TL;DR
The Canyons Village Management Association board has approved a joint funding agreement with Vail Resorts for the construction of a new 10-passenger gondola at Park City's Canyons Village. This exciting development will provide visitors with a third out-of-base lift option, connecting the village to Red Pine Lodge. The gondola, spanning over 6,500 feet, aims to meet the growing demand for capacity and offer an additional downloading option. Upon completion, skiers will have a choice between the new Sunrise Gondola, the existing Red Pine Gondola, and the Orange Bubble Express chairlift. The project is expected to enhance the Canyons Village experience and solidify its status as a world-class destination.
The Canyons Village Management Association board has voted to sign a joint funding agreement with Vail Resorts for the construction of a new 10-passenger gondola at Park City's Canyons Village. This decision comes as visitors to the village will soon have a third out-of-base lift option. The gondola will connect the south end of Canyons Village to Red Pine Lodge, spanning a distance of 6,512 feet. The new gondola aims to address the increasing demand for out-of-base capacity and provide an additional downloading option for skiers at the end of the day.With the completion of this project, Park City skiers will have three lift options to choose from: the new Sunrise Gondola, the existing 8-passenger Red Pine Gondola, and the four-passenger Orange Bubble Express chairlift. The 10-passenger cabins of the new gondola will transport riders 1,103 vertical feet between the village and mid-mountain. Its route will follow an undulating alignment, crossing the existing Over and Out quad. The bottom terminal will be situated near the new Pendry hotel, while the top terminal will be located close to the Saddleback Express and High Meadow Express lifts.
The new gondola cabins which have just been installed on the Red Pine Gondola. Credit: Park City Mountain Resort While the manufacturer of the gondola has yet to be announced, the estimated cost of the lift equipment is $18 million, with an additional $9 million allocated for non-lift expenses. The Canyons Village Management Association will contribute up to $9.24 million towards the total cost of $27 million, and Vail Resorts will own and operate the gondola. The agreement between the two parties mandates that the construction of the new lift must be completed within 36 months.In a joint statement, Park City Mountain and CVMA expressed their satisfaction in working together towards this significant future investment. They emphasized that the new gondola will enhance the Canyons Village experience and contribute to establishing the village as a world-class destination. The recent board vote by CVMA marks just one step in an ongoing process, and both parties are excited to continue their partnership as they reimagine Canyons Village.
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