TL;DR
Sun Peaks ski resort in Canada has announced plans to launch a new high-speed chairlift called the West Bowl Express, which will be more than double the length of the previous T-bar that serviced the area. The detachable quad lift is expected to open ahead of the 2024-25 ski season and will diversify the experience in an important pod of terrain in the resort. The West Bowl Express is part of Sun Peaks' commitment to delivering a world-class skiing and snowboarding experience for its guests.
Sun Peaks ski resort in British Columbia, Canada is set to unveil a new high-speed chairlift called the West Bowl Express. The detachable quad lift will service the upper reaches of Mt. Tod and provide access to a popular area of the resort known for quality snow and scenic vistas. The lift will be built by Doppelmayr at a cost of about $12 million and is expected to be completed ahead of the 2024-25 ski season.According to a news release from Sun Peaks Resort, the West Bowl Express will be more than double the length of the previous T-bar that serviced the area before it was decommissioned in 2021. The lift will diversify the experience in an important pod of terrain in the resort and guests will have additional trails and vertical to explore with the convenience and efficiency of detachable lift technology.Detailed planning, engineering, and ground construction have already been completed for the new lift, and over the summer months, electrical and foundation work will prepare the resort for the lift's installation in the summer of 2024. The West Bowl Express will be the third new lift for Sun Peaks over the course of six years, reflecting the resort's commitment to delivering a world-class skiing and snowboarding experience at Canada's second-largest ski area.
