New This Year

2006-2007 Season

   Another season of some improvements that are obvious, others not so much, and some that will be completed later.
   One of the most noticeable is the re-grading and re-surfacing of the switch-backs on Green Canyon Road. Bannock County Road & Bridge took a lot of the grade out of the corners. They utilized material from our lower parking lots for the project which in turn has given us more parking.
   The Aspen lift is undergoing a major renovation. Eventually (hopefully next summer) this lift will be converted into a triple lift with state of the art operation to better suit the beginner. This year the loading area was redesigned and a new cable was installed. All the major components for the upgrade have been purchased, but unfortunately some of them were delayed in delivery until it was too late to complete the upgrade.
   A new ticket scanning system should be in place by opening day. This will speed up lift lines and help us pinpoint future lift related needs.
   A new, specialized snowmobile and passenger sled will be available to transport the littlest skiers to lesson sites. Several new Jr. trails were developed by the First Timer run especially for the younger enthusiasts.
   Some new box slides are on their way to the terrain parks - and new beginner terrain park features on the Aspen.

2005-2006 Season

More brush and rocks have been cleared.
Extensive preventative maintenance.
This summer has been one consisting of many behind-the-scenes improvements. Wiring and underground pipe for snowmaking, electrical switch gear for night lighting, minor lift modifications, etc. While these upgrades will probably not be evident to casual observation, the lack of them would be readily apparent.

2004-2005 Season

Upper mountain terrain improvements including Outback being longer with a new return route.
More brush and rocks have been cleared.
Removed trees from the center Edgie for improved grooming.
A third Bombardier snowcat was added.
Improved snow quality and coverage for the Aspen areas.
Extensive preventative maintenance.
A new offer for kids completing school programs, keep skiing/boarding with a low cost extension program.
Replaced & improved the Golden Leaf snow fence.
The intersection of Golden Lead and First Timer has been improved.
More terrain park acreage and new features have been added.
Extensive upgrades to vehicle fleet, computer systems, food storage and rental shop.
In accordance with new laws, the entire lodge is now smoke-free.

2003-2004 Season

Improved Edgie with better groomer access.
Added snow fence to First Timer.
Cleared brush & rocks from numerous trails.
Widened & improved Outback and Backdoor.
Added new snowboards in the rental shop.

2002-2003 Season

Added groomed skier access from the top of the Skyline lift to the South.
Opened a new run, "Edgie". Edgie starts at the top of the mountain South of the Skyline lift and empties into the center of Max Out.
Cleared several ungroomed trails near the top of Sun Bowl, namely "Outback" and "Backdoor to the Glades".
Installed a terrain park with 7 new rail slides above the top of the Aspen lift.
Added snow fence to the top of Pebble Lane.
Installed a weather station at the top of the Skyline lift.
Added new skis in the rental shop.

2001-2002 Season

With the extension of the Skyline Lift, the vertical footage has increased to 2,200 vertical feet.
The Skyline Lift has been converted to a Triple Chair, greatly increasing lift capacity.
Speed has been increased too. It will take the same time to get to the new, higher summit as it took to get to the top last year.
The new lift services an extended Stacy's and Upper Green with fantastic new terrain above Dynamite. The cat track route from Dynamite to The Ridge has been totally re-contoured to include direct routes to Sun Bowl, Sunshine Ridge and The Ridge.
We have increased our inventory of Children's Ski Boots and Adult Snowboard Boots. We are also greatly increasing our stock of Performance Shaped Skis, and adding a large amount of New Snowboards. Check out our new toys!

2000-2001 Season

Better Parking in the main parking lot.
Additional Bombardier Snowcats just completed extensive maintenance and upgrading.
An Expanded Rental Shop with increased Inventory.
Significant Snowmaking Improvements.