With the snip of the scissors, Mountain Operations Director Dale Haglin officially opened the new fixed-grip quad Aspen Chairlift, Saturday, Dec. 21, just in time for the holiday rush. The modern lift serves four new beginner-friendly trails within the Forest Service-permitted ski area, provides shorter ride times and more than doubles the previous uphill capacity. “This investment demonstrates our ongoing dedication to making skiing accessible and enjoyable for newcomers and families,” said … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Celebrates New Aspen Chairlift, Expands Beginner Area
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Snowbowl Installing New Quad Chairlift
Arizona Snowbowl, in partnership with the Forest Service, plans to install and realign the Aspen chairlift this summer and fall, and have it operating by ski season. The bottom terminal will be moved 190 degrees north of its current location, to improve the overall skiing experience. The new chairlift will service new lower intermediate and beginner ski terrain all within Snowbowl’s current Special Use Permit. It is part of several projects that were approved by the Forest Service in 2005. … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Installing New Quad Chairlift
Snowbowl Ski Paw-trol
At 4 years old, Ava can be found bouncing through a heavy powder day, catching a lift on the Arizona Gondola or riding on the shoulders of her handler, Hailey Hagerty, as she skis the trails at Arizona Snowbowl. Her favorite activity is playing hide and seek in the woods. For her, that means finding a human scent buried in the snow and then digging until she finds what she’s looking for. “We put people in really shallow snow caves underneath the snow for this exercise – it’s safe and there’s … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Ski Paw-trol
Arizona Snowbowl and Greater Flagstaff Chamber Announce First Round Recipients for COVID-19 Relief Fund
Arizona Snowbowl and the Greater Flagstaff Chamber announced that the Kachina Peaks Avalanche Center, First Chair Ski & Snowboard Rentals, Alpine Resource, and The Market of Dreams have been selected as first round recipients for the Snowbowl/Flagstaff Chamber COVID-19 Relief Fund. Each recipient will receive $7,500 of grant funding, and four more recipients will be announced in early September. Last month, Snowbowl and the Chamber created the COVID-19 relief fund to benefit local small … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl and Greater Flagstaff Chamber Announce First Round Recipients for COVID-19 Relief Fund
‘World’s Best Spring Break’ Sets Snowbowl Record
Arizona Snowbowl’s “World’s Best Spring Break” campaign has resulted in 30 percent more visitation last month than in 2018’s previous record-setting March. Managers say the successful season and positive guest experiences are the result of efforts by dedicated employees like Truman Shoaff, Elise Dobberman and Jerry Baker. “My goal for every guest is to have the best day possible,” said Shoaff, an instructor who teaches lessons in the Adaptive Ski Program. “I love getting to know the … [Read more...] about ‘World’s Best Spring Break’ Sets Snowbowl Record
Arizona Snowbowl Easing Traffic, Awarding Shuttle Riders, Carpoolers
Arizona Snowbowl is providing a new shuttle bus option and carpool program to encourage skiers and snowboarders to share rides, reduce carbon emissions, decrease traffic and save money. This winter season, incentives are being given to all who ride the shuttle from Flagstaff to Snowbowl or carpool on designated days. Bus passengers and carpoolers with a minimum of four people will be issued a $5 Snowbowl voucher per person. Vouchers are valid for the day they are issued at Snowbowl’s rental … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Easing Traffic, Awarding Shuttle Riders, Carpoolers
Unprecedented Long Ski Season Delaying Water Sports
Chad Brockman was born to surf. He grew up on the beaches of Waikiki and lived in the waves – before school, during school, after school – every chance he got. A significant moment in his life occurred at age six when he met legendary Olympic swimming champion Duke Kahanamoku, a Native Hawaiian who popularized the ancient Hawaiian sport of surfing. “I distinctly remember Duke’s enormous hands, stout posture and welcoming gestures,” he said. Like Kahanamoku, Brockman is passionate … [Read more...] about Unprecedented Long Ski Season Delaying Water Sports
Snowbowl’s New Chairlift Offering Views, Speed
“This is the biggest lift of all the projects we’ve done in North America this year. And that includes Vail and Jackson Hole,” said Jon Mauch from Leitner-Poma of America at last month’s celebration of the opening of Arizona Snowbowl’s latest new lift. “The Grand Canyon Express is largest in terms of length, vertical, slope length and horsepower,” Mauch, sales and marketing director of the Grand Junction, Colorado-based firm detailed later in an interview with Flagstaff Business News. The … [Read more...] about Snowbowl’s New Chairlift Offering Views, Speed
ARIZONA IS NOW OPEN FOR SKIING!
After mountain crews worked around the clockmaking snow as conditions permitted, Arizona Snowbowl officialsannounced the ski resort is opening at 10am today, Saturday, Nov. 19with its new lift, the Grand Canyon Express, high-speed six-personlift. The Grand Canyon Express is Snowbowl’s first high-speed liftand the first high-speed six-person lift in Arizona.“Thanks to the hard-working mountain team who have been working aroundthe clock making snow and grooming the slopes, we are excited … [Read more...] about ARIZONA IS NOW OPEN FOR SKIING!
Ski Season Arriving Early in Northern Arizona
Arizona Snowbowl is opening earlier than ever before with the addition of a new six-pack chairlift. Many of the ski resort’s 500 employees, along with a team of contractors, have been preparing for opening day on Nov. 11. The most significant effort is focused on the addition of the Grand Canyon Express, Arizona’s first high-speed, six-pack chairlift. It will take only six minutes to reach its terminal, gliding up 1,546 feet. “Coupled with our snowmaking system that provides reliable … [Read more...] about Ski Season Arriving Early in Northern Arizona
