"The proposed two-stage gondola will start in the base area, stop at the Merry-Go-Round restaurant, and continue to Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro, rising 2,700 vertical feet. This will significantly enhance uphill capacity out of the base area and provide skiing options on the upper mountain when the lower mountain is bare or melted out."
"The reliance on the Exhibition Lift, which is 31 years old, has been identified as a main cause of crowding in the base area. The new gondola will boost uphill capacity by more than 30%, addressing significant operational challenges."
"The Apple Strudel detachable quad chairlift will allow skiers to lap mid-mountain cruisers without returning to the base area, while upgrades to the Thunderbowl Lift will enable access to the rest of the mountain without using the gondola."
"With increased uphill capacity to both Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro and the Merry-Go-Round Restaurant, expansions of both dining facilities are planned, including an additional 5,000 square feet for the Merry-Go-Round and an expanded deck for Cloud Nine."
Aspen Highlands is pursuing approvals for its 2025 Master Development Plan, which includes a two-stage gondola to improve uphill capacity and reduce crowding. The gondola will increase capacity from 1,800 to 2,400 people per hour. Additionally, a new detachable quad chairlift, Apple Strudel, and upgrades to the Thunderbowl Lift are proposed. Dining facilities at Cloud Nine and Merry-Go-Round will also expand. These enhancements aim to improve skier access and overall experience at the ski area over the next decade.
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