Whistler Blackcomb, BC, plans to replace its Showcase T-Bar lift with a fixed-grip quad chairlift, which will provide more consistent and improved access to the Blackcomb Glacier, which offers 215 acres of exceptional terrain. It's part of Vail Resorts' capital investment plan for the calendar year 2026, in which the company plans to invest approximately $215 to $220 million in core capital projects. Vail Resorts is also investing in strategic upgrades to elevate dining experiences for its guests at Whistler Blackcomb.
Aspen Snowmass will open for the 2025-26 winter season on Thursday, November 27, unveiling one of its most significant rounds of improvements in over a decade. From new lift infrastructure to expanded snowmaking and upgraded dining, all four mountains will feature notable updates when the resort welcomes skiers and riders for opening day. Snowmass leads the list of enhancements with two new lifts debuting this winter: an upgraded Elk Camp six-pack and a realigned Cirque, now operating as a T-bar.
