22/23 Ski Season Approaching!
The Farmer's Almanac released its 22/23 outlook, saying this winter comes with a warning: “Get ready to shake, shiver, and shovel!” With a few seasons of unremarkable snowfall, we are hoping for a big snow year. The mountains of Colorado had a mild summer with plenty of rain. This trend may be pointing us in the right direction for our dreams of powder this winter.
What else can we look forward to this season?
New lifts! Vail Resorts made an investment of $320 million to upgrade lifts across its resorts, including two at our home mountain of Vail.
Sun Down Lift - The installation of a new high-speed 4-person chair in the Sun Down Bowl from the base of Chair 5 (High Noon Express) to the Wildwood restaurant will materially reduce wait times on peak days at Chair 5 and create the opportunity for skiers and riders to much more conveniently access the trails in Sun Down Bowl.
Game Creek Bowl Lift - The replacement of the current 4-person chair with a new high-speed 6-person lift will increase capacity by nearly 50% and improve reliability in this popular bowl.
More space to eat at Keystone! The Outpost Restaurant added approximately 6,000 square feet expansion of the existing Outpost restaurant will add 300 more indoor seats and 75 more outdoor seats for guests.
In case you missed last year, here are some other recent improvements:
McCoy Park at Beaver Creek
In time for the 2021-22 season, Beaver Creek Resort added 250 acres of lift-served, welcoming terrain for beginner and intermediate skiers and riders to connect and elevate their mountain experience. McCoy Park has two 4-person lifts, one high-speed and one fixed-grip, and offers 17 trails of natural, groomable glades while maintaining snowshoe and cross-country areas.
Freedom SuperChair at Breckenridge
Located on the north side of Peak 7, this new high-speed 4-person that opened during the 2021-22 season provides additional – and faster – access to guests coming from Peak 6 to get to Peaks 7 and 8, greatly enhancing the on-mountain experience for guests, and providing relief to the Independence SuperChair and the base of Peak 7.
Peru Express at Keystone
The existing Peru Express Lift at the Mountain House base area was upgraded to a new high-speed 6-person chairlift ahead of the 2021-22 season, greatly enhancing the on-mountain guest experience by improving skier and rider circulation and providing quicker and more efficient access to the mountain.
With winter just around the corner, we are looking forward to seeing you in the Colorado Rockies! Our fleet of SUVs and vans are ready to roll and get you where you need to go. From Denver to Aspen, Eagle to Vail, and everywhere in between.
