Commemorating
its 50th anniversary this season, Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort (LVSSR)
will replace Chair 3 with Rabbit Peak Quad, a brand new, energy efficient lift,
offering a safe and modern device for beginning skiers and snowboarders. The
upgrade is part of a larger, multi-million dollar, investment representing the
largest single year spend in the resort’s history.
Chair
3, a double chairlift, has been transporting eager skiers to the Rabbit Peak
trail at LVSSR for the last 30 years. It will be replaced with a contemporary
Doppelmayr Eco-Drive quad chairlift and realigned to allow for easier loading
and unloading access to beginner terrain. Demolition has already begun and the
new lift, Rabbit Peak Quad, will be completed by mid-December. This new lift
will dramatically increase uphill capacity to the learning area and will serve
as the main access from a new parking lot and base lodge being built over the
next several years.
“The new chairlift will provide a safer,
faster and more energy efficient lift, improving the guest experience,
especially for our visitors who are new to skiing or snowboarding,” said Kevin
Stickelman, LVSSR’s general manager. “The upgrade is one of many in our Master
Development Plan, which will ultimately make LVSSR a premier winter outdoor
playground for locals and visitors.”
In
addition to the Chair 3 replacement, LVSSR will make numerous improvements as
part of the $35 million Master Development Plan (MDP) that was accepted by the
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in 2011. Upgrades that guests can look forward
to this season include seven additional trails, a restaurant remodel, a new
guest locker room and a new on-mountain grill, among others.
The
Bighorn Grill will be completely remodeled including an entirely new kitchen
and dining area as well as scramble-style service area. The revamped menu will
include more healthy options, made-to-order dishes and a baked potato bar along
with traditional favorites such as pizza and burgers. The Bristlecone Bar will
offer a new small bites menu and full-service wait staff, creating a fun,
comfortable atmosphere for guests.
An
innovative on-mountain grill will open in late December at the junction of
Bimbo and Flying Home ski runs, allowing guests to grab a quick bite and a
drink right on the snow. Skiers and snowboarders will be encouraged to indulge
in small bites, wine, beer, soft drinks and water while relaxing in beach-style
lounge chairs. The grill will be open every weekend and during holidays.
About
Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort
Las
Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort (LVSSR) is located approximately one hour from
downtown Las Vegas in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Established in
1963, LVSSR offers guests access to 20 groomed trails and 250 acres of
lift-served and sidecountry terrain via three chairlifts and one surface lift.
The area features a ski and snowboard school, terrain parks, more than 240
inches of average snowfall per year and off-slope amenities such as dining,
snowshoeing and summer activities. Visitors may access LVSSR from the city via
the Ski Bus, a shuttle service operated with the support of the USDA Forest Service
under a grant from the Department of Transportation. For more information,
please visit www.skilasvegas.com. Follow LVSSR on Facebook, Twitter and
YouTube.
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