Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) announced it will be installing four new lifts from ski lift manufacturer Leitner Poma at its BC Resorts of Fernie Alpine Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.
Kimberley will see the first new lift, with installation scheduled for 2026, with a new quad chair, the Tamarack Quad Chair.
Work will begin in spring 2026, with completion and the opening scheduled for December 2026.
Fernie will see the installation of a new high-speed detachable four passenger lift in 2027, the Elk Express.
The Elk Express will shorten the ride time to mid-mountain by nearly 50%.
As a key component of Fernie Alpine Resort’s Summer Operation, this new high-speed detachable lift will make the summer experience faster and smoother.
Opening of the Elk Express is scheduled for the winter of 2027/28.
Fernie will also see a second new lift in 2027 with the installation of the Cedar Bowl Express.
This new high-speed detachable four passenger lift will transport skiers and riders from the bottom of Cedar Bowl to the top of the Bear Chair area, allowing guests to take one lift back to the top of Cedar Bowl instead of the three-lift ride currently required.
Opening of the Cedar Bowl Express is scheduled for the winter of 2027/28.
Kicking Horse at Golden will see the installation of a new high-speed four (4) passenger lift in 2027 – Pioneer Express.
Opening of the Pioneer Express is scheduled for the winter of 2027/28.
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