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Alpental Opens with New Edelweiss Triple Chairlift Completing Three-Year Lift Replacement Programme

Michael Fulton

January 7, 2026

Alpental Opens with New Edelweiss Triple Chairlift Completing Three-Year Lift Replacement Programme

The Summit at Snoqualmie's Alpental area opened for the 2025 season on January 7 with the debut of its new Edelweiss triple chair, replacing a 58-year-old Riblet double and completing a three-year lift modernisation. The upgrade promises more reliable upper mountain access for avalanche control, though whether it delivers on capacity claims remains to be seen.

Washington

United States

Alpental

Michael Fulton

September 5, 2025

Boyne Resorts' 2025-26 Plans: Upgrades or Marketing Spin?

Boyne Resorts has announced various projects across its North American ski areas for 2025-26, but are they truly enhancing the guest experience or just keeping up with industry trends?

Big Sky

Washington

Maine

Alpental

Montana

Sunday River

Sugarloaf

Alpental's Edelweiss Chair Auction Raises $194K Amid Lift Upgrade

Michael Fulton

September 1, 2025

Alpental's Edelweiss Chair Auction Raises $194K Amid Lift Upgrade

Alpental's auction of its decommissioned Edelweiss chairlift has raised over $194,000 for local nonprofits, as the resort prepares to install a new triple chair for the upcoming season. The fundraiser highlights the community's attachment to the old lift while ushering in improvements to uphill capacity and wind resistance.

Snoqualmie Valley

Washington

Alpental

Washington Ski Area Begins Work On New Chairlift For Advanced Skiers

Michael Fulton

April 25, 2025

Alpental Ski Resort Upgrades Edelweiss Chairlift for Advanced Terrain

Alpental, part of The Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington, is replacing its Chair 2 (Edelweiss) with a new Doppelmayr fixed-grip triple chairlift. This upgrade aims to improve capacity and reliability for advanced and expert skiers.

Washington

The Summit at Snoqualmie

Alpental