Uphill transportation, and providing access to it, are defining characteristics of a ski area. A lot goes into that—from maintenance and upgrades to customer service and safety. Lift crews do it all with the support of the broader mountain operations team and suppliers like Doppelmayr, Leitner-Poma of America, Skytrac, SunKid, Magic Carpet, or others. Here in the "Lift Operations" Mountain Department, you'll find articles about lift maintenance, construction, team-building, and more. Plus, find job openings, inspiring videos, and educational opportunities to further your career. 

View all lift-related articles.

CAPACITY MANAGEMENT SERIES: LIFT CONSIDERATIONS

In this installment we will take a look at how to measure your real-world uphill capacity at the lifts.  We will also highlight a few considerations for you to keep in mind when it comes to lift queuing and wait times depending on what your state’s capacity restrictions might be.

View all four videos in the capacity management series from Snow Operating.

PODSAM

• Struggling with staffing, motivating your team, or maintaining a positive outlook? Listen to our "Moving Mountain Operations Forward" Huddle on PodSAM, where we discuss burnout, staffing, and so much more. Organizational development expert Paul Thallner also chimes in with tips for managers to help keep their staff (and themselves) focused, happy, and productive. Check out all of our Huddle podcasts at saminfo.com/podSAM. 

NEWS

• Vail Resorts Plans $211m in Capital Investments For 2023, March 2023

• Multi-Dimensional Expansion Underway at Brian Head Resort, January 2023

• Sugarloaf Receives Approvals for West Mountain Expansion, January 2023

• Ropeway cabin manufacturer Carvatech joined the Dopplmayr Group. Carvatech remains an independent brand under the Doppelmayr umbrella. Its 50 employees continue to be based in Oberweis, Austria, where the company has operated since 1956.