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[floridaskier]

I don't think new single chairs are still made (are they?). The Mad River Glen single project this summer isn't a standard new lift, they're making replicas of the original single chairs and updating the original lift with new equipment

[Peter]

I read on another forum that Whiteface, NY is getting a new triple to serve the lower portion of their expansion. Then next summer they get a hsq.

[Peter]

So here is some info on the Buckaroo Gondola at BC:

New Gondolas Highlight Beaver Creek Ski Resort Improvements
News - Resorts
Avon, CO - The long-awaited gondola connecting the town of Avon, Colo. with Beaver Creek ski slopes is scheduled to debut this winter.

Families and individuals staying in the Town of Avon or traveling over from Vail can begin their ski day by riding the new Riverfront Express Gondola, anticipated to open during the winter season. The gondola will provide the fastest and most convenient route from Avon to Beaver Creek Mountain as a three-minute gondola ride will deliver guests to Beaver Creek Landing, where two existing high-speed quad chairlifts will deliver skiers and snowboarders of advanced beginner level and above in 14 minutes to the main mountain.

The eight-passenger gondola will be 2,100 feet in length with nine towers, 18 cabins and can carry 1,200 people per hour. The gondola will be located a short 400-foot walk from the Town of Avon’s new transit center and is expected to decrease traffic volumes and improve the winter vacation experience by eliminating the need to drive or be bussed up the ski resort's access road from the Vail Valley.

The gondola is part of a $500 million Riverfront Village mixed-use development, with the centerpiece Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa anticipated to open Summer 2008. The 291-key, full-service Westin condo hotel is seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and would become one of the nation’s first hotels to achieve LEED certification.

The Riverfront Express Gondola, though, is only one of two gondolas going in this summer at Beaver Creek. The Buckaroo Express Gondola and The Ranch will be added to the ski resort's children’s ski and snowboard school to enhance comfort and convenience. The eight-passenger Buckaroo Express Gondola replaces the Haymeadow Lift (#1) and delivers kids ages seven to 14 to The Ranch, the new 4,500 square-foot on-mountain facility. The gondola has a ride time of 3.75 minutes and can carry 1,665 people per hour. The lift is 1,671 feet in length with 10 towers and 26 cabins. Anticipated openings are early winter for the gondola and February 2008 for The Ranch.

Wolfgang Puck is coming to Beaver Creek's Bachelor Gulch this winter, and not just for a ski trip. The Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group announced plans to open a Colorado outpost of its legendary Spago at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, the Vail Valley’s only AAA Five Diamond resort. In keeping with Chef Puck’s guiding culinary philosophy, Spago Bachelor Gulch has committed to sourcing from local family farmers and purveyors who support the humane treatment of animals and to offering products that meet the natural, fresh and organic standards of the company. Opening in November 2007, the 126-seat, 4,400 square foot restaurant will be crafted by esteemed New York-based hospitality designer Tony Chi.

[skierdude9450]

I thought that the Riverfront Gondola was going to take the record for shortest detachable gondi, but now the Buckaroo gondi breaks that record!

[Peter]

skierdude9450, on Jun 17 2007, 05:59 PM, said:

I thought that the Riverfront Gondola was going to take the record for shortest detachable gondi, but now the Buckaroo gondi breaks that record!

Nope, Mont Tremblant is the shortest if you count Cabriolets. 1100 ft.

[spunkyskier01]

gore mountain is getting a new high speed quad this summer and a new triple.

[SkiBachelor]

spunkyskier01, on Jun 17 2007, 06:40 PM, said:

gore mountain is getting a new high speed quad this summer and a new triple.

I presume these lifts will be Doppelmayr CTEC since L-P doesn't list anything on its website.

With all these lifts being built this summer, does anyone know if Doppelmayr CTEC opened up its plant in Golden, Colorado? Last I heard, it was just sitting idle because Doppelmayr CTEC new there was going to be a time when all the old lifts would have to be coming down.

[skierdude9450]

I just read 3.75 minutes and 1671 feet for the Buckaroo Gondola. That would have to be less than 500 fpm. Is that right?

[Peter]

Spunkyskier01, are you sure about that? I read that the triple is this year and the hsq next year.

[EricEurope]

skierdude9450, on Jun 19 2007, 06:57 AM, said:

I just read 3.75 minutes and 1671 feet for the Buckaroo Gondola. That would have to be less than 500 fpm. Is that right?

Gondolas are passing the terminals slower than chairs, only at about 60 fpm. So the line speed should be about 650 fpm to reach a ride time of 3,75 min.

[skierdude9450]

True. I didn't count time in the terminal.

[spunkyskier01]

sorry i should have read better, its slated for December of next year. I am not sure about the triple, but i would figure thats going in next year too. How ever working for the New York State government, any plan such as this should always be taken with a grain of salt.

This post has been edited by spunkyskier01: 21 June 2007 - 01:55 PM

[coskibum]

there is a new company at the former dop/ctec plant in golden so that is very doubtful

[Peter]

I just read on TGR that Shirley Lake at Squaw is being replaced with a six pack this summer. They just started construction on Tuesday. I can only assume it will be a Doppelmayr CTEC since it was not on L-P's list.

Updated summer list:
Doppelmayr CTEC is going to be a little busy...

1 Beaver Creek, Colorado DoppelmayrCTEC Gondola 8 Buckaroo Express
2 Big Mountain, Montana DoppelmayrCTEC High Speed Quad Big Mountain Express
3 Brian Head, Utah DoppelmayrCTEC Quad Chair 1
4 Brian Head, Utah DoppelmayrCTEC Quad Chair 8
5 Brundage, Idaho DoppelmayrCTEC Triple Bear
6 Brundage, Idaho DoppelmayrCTEC Triple Backside
7 Crystal Mountain, Washington DoppelmayrCTEC Double Northway
8 Cypress Mountain, British Columbia DoppelmayrCTEC High Speed Quad Lions Express
9 Deer Valley, Utah DoppelmayrCTEC High Speed Quad Lady Morgan Express
10 Heavenly, Nevada DoppelmayrCTEC High Speed Quad Nevada Woods Express
11 Holiday Valley, New York DoppelmayrCTEC Quad Spruce Lake
12 Loon Mountain, New Hampshire DoppelmayrCTEC High Speed Quad Lincoln Express
13 Loon Mountain, New Hampshire DoppelmayrCTEC Quad Tote Road
14 Mad River Glen, Vermont DoppelmayrCTEC Single Single Chair
15 Mammoth Mountain, California DoppelmayrCTEC High Speed Six Cloud Nine Express
16 Brighton, Utah DoppelmayrCTEC High Speed Quad Millicent Express
17 Red Resort, British Columbia DoppelmayrCTEC Quad Silverlode
18 Schweitzer, Idaho DoppelmayrCTEC High Speed Quad Basin Express
19 Schweitzer, Idaho DoppelmayrCTEC Triple Lakeview
20 Seven Springs, Pennsylvania DoppelmayrCTEC High Speed Six Gunnar Express
21 Sun Valley, Idaho DoppelmayrCTEC High Speed Quad Quarter Dollar
22 Sun Valley, Idaho DoppelmayrCTEC High Speed Quad Half Dollar
23 Texas State Fairgounds, Texas DoppelmayrCTEC Gondola 8 Texas Skyway
24 Timberline, Oregon DoppelmayrCTEC High Speed Quad Hydro Express
25 Beaver Creek, Colorado DoppelmayrCTEC Gondola 8 Riverfront Gondola
26 Silver Star, British Columbia DoppelmayrCTEC Quad Silver Queen II
27 Squaw Valley, California DoppelmayrCTEC High Speed Six Shirley Lake Express
28 Mount Baldy, British Columbia Leitner-Poma Quad Sugarlump
29 Mount Revelstoke, British Columbia Leitner-Poma Gondola 8 5
30 Mount Revelstoke, British Columbia Leitner-Poma High Speed Quad 12
31 Mount St Louis Moonstone, Ontario Leitner-Poma High Speed Six
32 Snowmass, Colorado Leitner-Poma Quad Elk Camp Meadows
33 Vail, Colorado Leitner-Poma High Speed Quad Highline Express
34 Vail, Colorado Leitner-Poma High Speed Quad Sourdough Express
35 Steamboat, Colorado Leitner-Poma High Speed Six Christie Express
36 Arapahoe Basin, Colorado Leitner-Poma Quad Zuma
37 Winter Park, Colorado Leitner-Poma High Speed Six Panoramic Express
38 Cypress Mountain, British Columbia Used Quad Black Mountain
39 Eclipse Snow Park, Colorado Used Triple Lift
40 Lookout Pass, Idaho Used Double Northstar
41 Wolf Mountain, Utah Used Triple
42 Big Mountain, Montana Used High Speed Quad Swift Creek Express

This post has been edited by Skier: 07 July 2007 - 11:09 PM

[Lift Kid]

Shirley Lake was of my favorite vintage... I am sad that she'll be leaving, even though the lift was probably a mechanics nightmare.....

[hjp]

Thank heavens they are finally replacing the Christie lifts at steamboat, it's not as bad as some other lifts but because how many times you have to ride the length can get annoying.

Also what's the deal in making preview a triple? I know it'll be the renamed southface, but are they just throwing out the old preview and headwall lifts?

[Peter]

Southface and Headwall are for sale, but I bet Headwall will be scrapped.

[JustJeepIt]

Any idea what is going in at Lookout Pass and Wolf Mountain? (used, but wondering what type and from where)

[SkiBachelor]

I think the Southface lift is staying now since its no longer listed on Steamboat's website as one of the removed lifts. Christie II and Headwall are the only lifts listed to be removed.

Also, the Yellowstone Club is getting a new lift.

[Peter]

Do you know where there it is going?