NewEnglandSkiIndustry.com SkiNewEngland.net
Sugarbush to Install Two New Quad Chairlifts
Two half century old novice double chairlifts are to be replaced.
Monday, March 13, 2017, NewEnglandSkiIndustry.com

The Village Double (2016)

Sugarbush is planning to install two new quad chairlifts this summer, according to a blog entry posted by owner Win Smith today.

"Last week, we finalized our capital expenditure projects for the summer. The major items will be replacing the remaining two double lifts with new fixed-grip quads. A new Village Lift and a new Sunny D Quad will greatly improve the beginner experience at both mountains."

Sugarbush trail map

Smith also mentioned a sheave assembly recently failed on the Village Lift, resulting in its closure for the balance of the season and thus its Sugarbush career. The Carlevaro & Savio double chairlift was installed in 1964. The Sunshine Double was installed by Stadeli at the new Glen Ellen ski area in 1963.

The Sunshine Double
The Sunshine Double (2015)

Vermont Act 250 paperwork has yet to be processed.

With the replacements, the only remaining double chairlift at Sugarbush will be the Castlerock. The chairlifts will be the fourth and fifth new installs since Smith's Summit Ventures NE, Inc. acquired the mountain in 2001.

In addition to the new lifts, Smith also announced the installation of a new motor in the North Ridge Quad and snowmaking improvements.



Related Stories on NewEnglandSkiIndustry.com
  • Sugarbush to Replace Two Lifts Next Year - June 25, 2023
  • Sugarbush Sets New England Record with $170 Lift Ticket - October 16, 2021
  • Base Facility Projects Continue as Season Approaches - October 11, 2021
  • Win Smith Retires from Sugarbush - August 14, 2020
  • Signs of Uncertainty for the 2020-21 Ski Season - August 2, 2020
  • Lift Construction Progressing in Maine and Vermont - July 1, 2020
  • 2020 Lift Construction Season Could Be Worst in History - May 9, 2020
  • Sugarbush Mt. Ellen Base Lodge Expansion Proposed - February 14, 2020
  • Alterra Completes Acquisition of Sugarbush - January 15, 2020
  • Alterra to Acquire Sugarbush - November 13, 2019


  • More Information
  • Sugarbush Resort on NewEnglandSkiIndustry.com
  • Sugarbush Resort on NewEnglandSkiHistory.com


  • comments powered by Disqus
    Copyright 2014- NewEnglandSkiIndustry.com, All Rights Reserved