Mountain Capital Partners Invests $15M+ in Ski Resort Upgrades
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Mountain Capital Partners Boosts Ski Resort Investments
Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) has announced plans to invest more than $15 million in improvements across its ski resorts. This decision follows a record-setting 2024/2025 winter season, where several MCP properties extended their operations into May. The investment aims to enhance the skiing experience and increase accessibility for visitors.
James Coleman, managing partner of MCP, stated that the company has reinvested over $125 million into its resorts since 2015. MCP, now the third-largest ski resort company in the U.S. by resort count, manages 17 properties across North and South America, generating more than $500 million in economic impacts for its resort communities.
Purgatory, approaching its 60th anniversary, will receive a $6.4 million investment. This includes a new Gelande area triple chairlift and the addition of up to five new frontside trails, expanding expert and advanced terrain. Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff opened on November 8, 2024, its earliest opening on record, and is extending its season into May. Brian Head Resort in Utah is concluding its longest season in 60 years, with 178 skiable days.
Lee Canyon continues its development with the expansion of West Bowl, introducing new novice and intermediate terrain for the 2025/2026 season. Pajarito Mountain Ski Area in New Mexico had its earliest opening in decades on November 9, 2024. Sandia Peak Ski Area, under MCP management since 2024, has successfully reopened for two consecutive seasons.
Willamette Pass, MCP's Pacific Northwest resort, achieved its earliest opening since 2001 and is extending operations through May 11, marking its longest season in history. In Chile, Valle Nevado and La Parva ski resorts are undergoing $4 million in improvements ahead of the Southern Hemisphere season.
MCP's ski resorts are set to benefit from these significant upgrades. Purgatory's new chairlift and trails will offer more options for advanced skiers. Arizona Snowbowl's extended season showcases the impact of enhanced snowmaking and grooming. Brian Head's improvements, including expanded snowmaking and an RFID ticket system, aim to improve operational reliability. These investments across MCP's properties demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the skiing experience and attracting more visitors to these diverse ski destinations.