![]() Regarding the new locations: I really like both upgrades. Listening to the call, the pause on massive upgrades like last year is likely due in part to them now being hesitant on announcing any project until all approvals are received and they have any necessary community support. They have had clashes with a handful of communities, whether about overcrowding, parking, or housing, and have recently shown that they are putting their foot down and willing to fight. There has really been a complete shift in mindset for Vail over the past year. In addition to the six 2023 lift projects, Vail also plans to debut new technology allowing guests to use phones as lift passes via Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity next season. Those numbers reflect approximately $10 million in capital deferred from 2022 to 2023 as a result of the Park City and Keystone lift delays. The company’s total 2023 capital plan is expected to total $191 million to $196 million, significantly less than this year’s $323 to $333 million. However, full Epic and Epic Local unlimited season pass sales declined roughly 10 percent. Vail also reported season pass sales increased approximately 6 percent in units and 7 percent in sales dollars through September 24th as compared to a year ago. ![]() Full news here: #EpicLiftUpgrade /bjpknvglS0- Whistler Blackcomb September 28, 2022 At Keystone, Bergman Bowl will feature a six passenger Leitner-Poma detachable.įitzsimmons Express will go from a 4 to an 8-person chair & Jersey Cream will go from a 4 to a 6-person chair, improving lift line wait times & overall access, circulation and capacity. Manufacturer(s) for those lifts have not been announced. The Attitash and Breckenridge projects will be detachable quads while Stevens Pass will see a fixed grip quad. In July, Vail unveiled plans to replace Summit at Attitash, 5-Chair at Breckenridge and Kehr’s Chair at Stevens Pass for 2023. The Whistler Blackcomb projects bring Vail Resorts to at least six new lifts for 2023, including three previously announced investments and the delayed Keystone Bergman Bowl expansion. “Following approvals and installation, these upgrades will reduce lift line wait times and create easier access and flow for all who visit our beautiful mountains,” he continued. “We are excited to continue investing in the guest experience here at Whistler Blackcomb, and the opportunity to upgrade the Fitzsimmons Express and Jersey Cream chairlifts reinforces our commitment to excellence, especially as a world-class destination resort,” said Geoff Buchheister, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Whistler Blackcomb. Capacity will increase by 29%.- Lift Blog September 28, 2022 ![]() It’s clear that Sonnenalp is family owned and operated, because you can tell the management is hands on and truly cares about making your stay in Vail a special time to remember.An interesting tidbit from data-driven Vail Resorts: Jersey Cream is the most popular of all 12 lifts on Blackcomb Mountain. A special thank you to Michael at Valet and Jerry at the front desk. ![]() I can’t say enough about the staffs professionalism from the valets, to the front desk staff and to the servers in the restaurants, everything and everyone was top notch. From the delicious breakfast, to the fitness center and spa, you can tell every detail has been planned and executed thoughtfully and meticulously. Staying at Sonnenalp is truly similar to staying at the best five star hotels in Europe. "This hotel is beautiful and the service is above and beyond! The room choices are amazing and we had the opportunity to stay in different rooms on different nights of our stay, all of which were some of the largest and most beautifully decorated rooms I’ve stayed in anywhere in the world. ![]()
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