Posted By:

Maggie aka "The Turninator"

Last Updated: 11/10/2026

Big progress on our new eight-passenger gondola! Here’s where things stand as we get closer to winter.

All Towers Are Up. Cable Is In Place.

All eight towers are installed, and the haul rope has been strung! Two major milestones bringing us closer to our first ride.

First Cabin on the Line!

Our first new eight-passenger cabin has been placed on the cable for maintenance and testing preparations. A pretty exciting sight after months of construction!

The Machinery Is In. Now for the Buildings.

Both Doppelmayr terminals are assembled, and work continues on the structures surrounding them. The roof is now going up at the Village Terminal. 

Preserving the Village We Love.

We’ve taken special care to preserve the historic character of the Village Terminal while building a modern gondola system around it. New technology, same Sugar Bowl charm.

Three Generations of Gondola History.

Cabins from 1954, 1958 and 1983 will be displayed at the Highway 40 Terminal, celebrating the generations of gondolas that have connected skiers to the Village.

When Can We Ride?

We’re targeting a January opening for our new Village Gondola! In the meantime, Opening Day is set for Friday, November 27, conditions permitting. Until the gondola opens, all resort access will be through the Main Lodge, with convenient curbside drop-off and additional shuttles from the parking lot.

Thanks for your patience as we wrap up this major upgrade. We can’t wait to welcome you aboard!