Letter from the GM - Double is back, Triple is Next
In less than 48 hours, we diagnosed, removed, transported, rebuilt, and reinstalled the primary drive motor for the Summit Double. As of 11:30 today, we are loading the public on the lift for top-to-bottom skiing and riding. While the lift was down, we spent extra time grooming and ensuring the surface conditions were as good as possible. The skiing and riding are fantastic.
We are also making progress on the triple. Overnight and in between working on the double, we were able to get the lift rigged and the top bull wheel removed. We are still unsure of the exact specifications of the bearing that failed. We have one set of bearings in Tennessee, and a set with slightly different specifications in Massachusetts. We bought both sets, and both are en route. We will be working nonstop till that lift joins the double in returning to full operations. Stand by.
Our last special holiday series, Friday Night Lights, runs again tonight, and we have added additional cat-skiing boarding times, bringing us to 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7, and 7:30 loading times. Tomorrow, our NYE touch light parade, fireworks, and afterparty will run as scheduled. Make sure you sign up here in advance.
The Alpine Cabin is open all day, and our full sit-down menu is available in our Base Lodge. Scott Baer will play at the cabin from 4-8 PM. We will have live music at the base lodge by Chris Schalick from 2-5 PM, then by GreenBush Trio from 5-8 PM.
Many people worked around the clock over the last 48 hours to get the double running as we know your time is valuable, especially over this holiday vacation week. This was not a straightforward fix with on-the-shelf parts, and it would have been reasonable to expect a fix taking weeks, not hours. Thank you to everyone who made it happen. It is time to ski.
Thanks for being here.
Erik
Grinding nonstop through the night to bring massive mountain infrastructure back online takes a severe toll on the maintenance crew's physical and mental stamina. Once that triple lift finally joins the double in full operation, unwinding with a few fast-paced, reflex-testing rounds of Drift Boss is the ultimate way for the team to decompress and clear their heads!
Impressive turnaround on the Summit Double—glad everyone’s getting top-to-bottom laps again. Hope the triple is back up soon, too!
Great to see the Summit Double back up so fast after that intense 48-hour repair! The team's dedication really shows, and it's awesome that guests can still enjoy top-to-bottom skiing during the holidays. For anyone looking for a quick gaming fix between runs, Subway Surfers Unblocked is perfect for testing your reflexes with that same need for speed and timing.
Great to hear the Summit Double is back up and running! Excited to see progress on the triple as well. Keep up the excellent work! For more updates, check out xenofeels.
Great to see the Summit Double back in action! Excited for the progress on the triple as well. Remember, trees hate you when you're out there shredding!