I think I've made it pretty plain that I'm no fan of Vail Resorts, for a myriad of reasons.. Still, I thought I'd post their plans for capital improvements in 2023.
From SAM Magazine:
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., March 10, 2023—Vail Resorts is planning $206 million to $211 million in capital investments for 2023. Projects include lift installations, a new technology rollout, integration activities, and the first phase in a multi-year project at Andermatt-Sedrun.
The Keystone, Colo., Bergman Bowl expansion is slated to be completed this year after a cease work order related to environmental impacts from construction delayed installation of the new six-passenger Bergman Bowl Express last summer. The expansion will add 555 acres of lift-served terrain to the resort.
At Breckenridge, Colo., Vail Resorts plans to upgrade the Peak 8 base area to enhance the beginner and children's experience and increase uphill capacity. The investment plan includes a new four-person high-speed chairlift to replace the existing two-person fixed-grip lift as well as new teaching terrain and a carpet lift.
At Stevens Pass, Wash., the Kehr's Chair double lift will be replaced with a new four-person lift to improve out-of-base capacity and the guest experience.
At Attitash, N.H., the Summit Triple will be replaced with a new high-speed quad.
These lift projects are subject to regulatory approvals and are currently planned to be completed in time for the 2023-24 North American winter season. Additionally, Vail Resorts plans to expand parking by more than 500 spaces across Heavenly, Calif., Mount Sunapee, N.H., and Liberty and Roundtop, Pa. A breakdown of those spaces was not provided.
At Whistler Blackcomb, B.C., subject to final permitting, Vail Resorts plans to replace the four-person high-speed Fitzsimmons lift with a new eight-person high-speed chairlift in 2023 and the Jersey Cream high-speed quad will be replaced by a new six-person high-speed lift in 2024. The Jersey Cream lift was initially slated for an upgrade this year, but Doppelmayr Canada informed Vail Resorts it cannot install both lifts this summer due to labor and resource constraints.
From SAM Magazine:
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., March 10, 2023—Vail Resorts is planning $206 million to $211 million in capital investments for 2023. Projects include lift installations, a new technology rollout, integration activities, and the first phase in a multi-year project at Andermatt-Sedrun.
The Keystone, Colo., Bergman Bowl expansion is slated to be completed this year after a cease work order related to environmental impacts from construction delayed installation of the new six-passenger Bergman Bowl Express last summer. The expansion will add 555 acres of lift-served terrain to the resort.
At Breckenridge, Colo., Vail Resorts plans to upgrade the Peak 8 base area to enhance the beginner and children's experience and increase uphill capacity. The investment plan includes a new four-person high-speed chairlift to replace the existing two-person fixed-grip lift as well as new teaching terrain and a carpet lift.
At Stevens Pass, Wash., the Kehr's Chair double lift will be replaced with a new four-person lift to improve out-of-base capacity and the guest experience.
At Attitash, N.H., the Summit Triple will be replaced with a new high-speed quad.
These lift projects are subject to regulatory approvals and are currently planned to be completed in time for the 2023-24 North American winter season. Additionally, Vail Resorts plans to expand parking by more than 500 spaces across Heavenly, Calif., Mount Sunapee, N.H., and Liberty and Roundtop, Pa. A breakdown of those spaces was not provided.
At Whistler Blackcomb, B.C., subject to final permitting, Vail Resorts plans to replace the four-person high-speed Fitzsimmons lift with a new eight-person high-speed chairlift in 2023 and the Jersey Cream high-speed quad will be replaced by a new six-person high-speed lift in 2024. The Jersey Cream lift was initially slated for an upgrade this year, but Doppelmayr Canada informed Vail Resorts it cannot install both lifts this summer due to labor and resource constraints.