TL;DR
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies has announced the installation of four new Leitner Poma lifts across its BC resorts - Fernie Alpine Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort, and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Construction begins this spring at Kimberley, with Fernie and Kicking Horse following in 2027. The upgrades include two new high-speed detachable quads at Fernie and a second base-to-alpine access lift at Kicking Horse.
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies is putting four new Leitner Poma lifts into its BC resorts, with construction starting this spring.
The announcement covers Fernie Alpine Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort, and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - three of RCR's six Canadian ski areas. All four lifts are being supplied by Leitner Poma, with installation split across 2026 and 2027. Three of the four are high-speed detachable quads, replacing fixed-grip or slower existing infrastructure.
Kimberley Alpine Resort - Tamarack Quad Chair (2026)
Kimberley gets the first cab off the rank. The new Tamarack Quad Chair will be built on the same alignment as the existing Tamarack Double Chair, which is being retired. Construction begins this spring, with the new lift scheduled to open in December 2026 - making it the only one of the four ready for the 2026/2027 season.
Fernie Alpine Resort - Elk Express (2027)
Fernie is receiving two new lifts, both scheduled for the 2027/2028 season. The first is the Elk Express, a high-speed detachable quad replacing the current Elk Quad Chair. The headline number here is a nearly 50% reduction in ride time to mid-mountain - a meaningful improvement on a mountain where getting up efficiently matters. The Elk Express will also serve Fernie's summer operations, where the faster ride time translates directly to a better off-season experience.
