Lee Canyon Announces New Chair & Terrain Expansion

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Lee Canyon in Las Vegas, Nevada is set to invest $7 million this offseason for terrain and parking expansion, including new trails serviced by the Ponderosa quad chairlift, facilitating a smooth progression from beginner to intermediate terrain. Access to the new area can be gained through the Rabbit Peak Conveyor lift or skiing down from the Sherwood chairlift, with added beginner terrain supported by a Sunkid conveyor lift. A 450-space parking lot will offer convenient access to the Ponderosa lift.

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Lee Canyon in Las Vegas, Nevada has revealed plans for a $7 million offseason investment aimed at expanding both terrain and parking facilities. As part of this initiative, the Foxtail Alley, Limber Pine Lane, and Bonanza Ridge trails will now be accessible via the newly constructed Ponderosa fixed-grip quad chairlift. Designed to provide a seamless transition from beginner to intermediate terrain, these trails will cater to riders looking to progress their skills.Visitors will have multiple options to access the new terrain. They can either utilise the Conveyor lift located at Rabbit Peak or descend from the Sherwood chairlift. For those new to skiing, an additional Sunkid conveyor lift will be introduced in the beginner area, enhancing the available beginner terrain and learning opportunities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lee Canyon (@leecanyonlv) Conveniently situated next to the new terrain area, a brand-new parking lot with a capacity of 450 spaces will provide easy access to the Ponderosa chairlift. Notably, Lee Canyon was acquired by Mountain Capital Partners in April, a company that holds a prominent position in the Southwest ski industry. Among their portfolio are renowned mountains such as Arizona Snowbowl, Brian Head, Hesperus, Nordic Valley, Pajarito, Purgatory Resort, Sipapu, Spider Mountain Bike Park, Valle Nevado, and Willamette Pass.Mountain Capital Partners is also dedicated to substantial investments in their ski resorts. An expansion was successfully unveiled at Nordic Valley during the 2020-21 season, with future plans for enhancements at Arizona Snowbowl, Brian Head, and Purgatory Resort.