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Sunlight Mountain Resort announces major infrastructure upgrades, replacing the Primo and Segundo chairlifts. This marks the largest investment in the resort's history, set to enhance the skiing experience from the 2025/26 season.
Sunlight Mountain Resort Modernises with Major Lift Upgrades
Sunlight Mountain Resort is set to make a significant leap forward with the replacement of its Primo and Segundo chairlifts. This upgrade represents the largest investment in the resort's history and is scheduled for completion by fall 2025, ready for the 2025/26 ski season. The project aims to improve the resort's infrastructure while maintaining its unique character and community atmosphere.
CEO Cindy Dady provided an update on the project's progress, noting that the U.S. Forest Service has approved the permit for replacing the Segundo chair. The new Primo chair, an Alpha Poma quad, is currently being manufactured in Grand Junction. Both lift replacements involve collaboration with POMA for certain aspects of the installation.
The Segundo lift, currently the oldest operational lift in Colorado, has a rich history dating back to 1954 when it first served skiers in Aspen. Since 1973, it has been a key part of Sunlight's infrastructure. Its replacement with a triple chair lift marks a significant milestone for both the resort and Colorado's skiing community. The 2024/25 season will offer the last opportunity to ride this historic lift, with the resort planning special activities to commemorate its farewell.The Primo lift, currently a fixed-grip double chair, will be upgraded to a modern quad lift. This enhancement aims to increase lift capacity and reduce wait times, allowing skiers and snowboarders more time on the slopes. The project is pending final approval from the forest service, but the resort is moving forward with confidence.
