TL;DR
Taos Ski Valley continues its lift modernisation efforts with the replacement of Lift 7, marking another step in the resort's ongoing improvements to enhance skier experience.
Taos Ski Valley Modernises with New Triple Chairlift
Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico is moving forward with its lift system upgrades. The resort has announced the replacement of Lift 7, also known as Maxi's, with a new Leitner Poma Alpha Drive triple chairlift. This change is part of Taos' ongoing efforts to modernise its lift infrastructure, which has seen significant improvements since 2014.
The original Lift 7, a fixed-grip triple chairlift manufactured by Städeli in 1984, will be decommissioned. Taos plans to sell the old chairs and donate the proceeds to charity. This upgrade follows a series of lift installations over the past decade, including the Kachina Peak, Rueggli, Lift 1, Lift 4, and Pioneers chairlifts, as well as the resort's first gondola, Gondolita.
These improvements have transformed Taos' lift system, introducing the resort's first two high-speed chairlifts and significantly enhancing the skiing experience. The resort's commitment to upgrading its infrastructure has been steadily changing its former reputation for older, slower lifts.
