BUREAU OF APPLIED MOUNTAIN SCIENCE
2026/27 FINDINGS
POWDER MOUNTAIN SNOW SCIENTISTS HAVE BEEN WORKING TIRELESSLY TOWARDS ONE GOAL: ENDLESS POWDER. FINDINGS ARE NOW DECLASSIFIED: THREE NEW LIFTS. 1000+ ACRES OF CHALLENGING TERRAIN. 2,200 FEET OF VERT. NEW BEGINNERS AREA. LAUNCH DATE: 2026/27 SEASON.
ACRES
ADDED OF LIFT SERVED +
HIKE-TO ACCESS
Vertical
FEET OF ADVANCED TERRAIN
NST APPROVED
One of three locations for the 2026 Natural Selection Tour Super Sessions
Distinct descent routes,
ranging from wide-open alpine bowls
to tight, techy chutes
PROJECT: DOODLE LIFT
LEARNER OPTIMIZATION
Beginners progress fastest with isolated terrain, repeatable runs, and consistent pitch. Solution: Doodle lift provides secure access to beginner-exclusive zone. No through-traffic. Terrain calibrated for first turns. Paired with upgraded instructor personnel and dedicated learning area. Mission: accelerate skill development from first day to mountain-ready.
PROJECT: SUNDOWN LIFT
OPERATIONS UPGRADE
Primary chairlift infrastructure required enhanced capacity and reliability. Solution: high-speed quad replacing legacy fixed-grip system. Increased uphill throughput. Extended operational window for nocturnal skiing operations. Optimized for maximum lap efficiency. Day and night deployment confirmed.
PROJECT: SUNDOWN LODGE
RECONSTRUCTION INITIATIVE
Authorization granted for base reconstruction. Groundbreak summer 2026. New 15,000 sq ft lodge opens 2027/28 season. Facility includes Ski & Snowboard School, equipment rentals, food and beverage, lockers, and guest services. Parking relocated to optimize base circulation. Two-year transformation improves traffic flow and guest experience.
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