Major New York Ski Resort Announces New High-Speed Chairlift
Big news out of Whiteface Mountain, NY this morning. The resort has just announced that they're building a new lift that will open this season.
Named 'The Notch', the lift is intended to connect Bear Den Mountain and Legacy Lodge. Check out the announcement with a concept map below:
We're excited to announce the addition of "The Notch," a new detachable quad. The Notch will better connect Bear Den Mountain to Legacy Lodge, bringing skiers and riders to more beginner and intermediate terrain, while also providing access to the upper mountain. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/jsnROH1zLk
— Whiteface Mountain (@SkiWhiteface) June 29, 2023
We don't know much about the lift just yet.
The only details that have been released are that it will be a detachable high-speed quad, and that it will have a mid-station with unloading.
'The Notch' will provide an easier way for skiers to travel to and from the two separated sections of the mountain. This should allow for smoother trail flow and better skier distribution.
Stay tuned here at Powder Magazine for more details about 'The Notch' at Whiteface Mountain as they become available. We've got ya covered!
Whiteface Mountain Stats (Winter):
Vertical: 3,166 ft (lift-served)
Skiable Terrain: 299 ac. (+35 ac. in 'The Slides')
Average Snowfall: 183 in. (10-year average)
Lifts: 11
Trails: 94
Snowmaking: YES
Night Skiing: NO
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