May 2021 Construction Updates

May 10, 2021

Gondola Terminal Move
Gondola cars have been removed from the line and all equipment has been removed from the lower terminal. Grading work is being done in the area where the magic carpets were formerly. The gondola cable has been cut and tied it back at Tower 3. After completing this initial prep work, Doppelmayr at a later date in the project when they will begin placing footings for the new lower terminal.

Base Area Improvements and Resort Entrance
Fencing has been installed at the base around the construction perimeter. There is no resort access at this time and all access to the base is currently through Torian Plum Plaza via Ski Time Square Drive. Wayfinding routes during our summer operations will be forthcoming. Demolition of the Gondola and Ski School buildings are awaiting approval by the City of Steamboat Springs Planning Commission later this month. Once approved and all permits have been received, demolition will begin.

May 17, 2021

Gondola Terminal Move
Grading work continues for the gondola relocation. Once the grading work is complete, the first few towers will be removed.

Base Area Improvements and Resort Entrance
The area continues to be prepped for demolition of the gondola and ski school buildings. The City of Steamboat Springs Planning Commission approved the demo permit on May 13 but the permit is not yet in hand to begin this next phase.

May 24, 2021

Gondola Terminal Move
Construction on the foundation for the new terminal started this week.

Base Area Improvements and Resort Entrance
Demolition of the Ski School building started on Tuesday, May 25. The Gondola building demolition is expected to begin next week. Hauling of debris will be taking place over the next several weeks.

May 31, 2021

Gondola Terminal Move
Last week towers 1 and 2 were removed and the first concrete pours for the foundations began.

Base Area Improvements and Resort Entrance
Demolition has been completed on the ski school building and has started on the gondola building. Cleanup and debris hauling will be ongoing for the remainder of June from 7am to 7pm. Demolition on the Gold Walk has begun as well as construction on a bridge to a future escalator that will be installed.