Alberta’s Citadel Mountain will develop lift-served terrain by 25 p.c subsequent season because it opens its first removable quad on Haig Ridge, positioned above the present Huckleberry elevate. Citadel is presently the second largest resort in North America and not using a excessive velocity elevate behind solely Crimson Mountain, British Columbia. Set up of the quad chair, which beforehand operated as Angel Categorical at Sunshine Village, represents the most important capital funding in Citadel’s almost 60 yr historical past. Impartial Citadel Mountain has a protracted historical past of repurposing used lifts from Sunshine, Beaver Creek in Colorado and Angel Hearth, New Mexico. “The addition of a elevate serving this phenomenal terrain will perpetually remodel our visitors’ expertise”, stated Dean Parkinson, Common Supervisor. “The terrain that can quickly be accessible to all has been nicely liked by our cat snowboarding visitors for over a decade, primarily for its deep snow and nice snowboarding. We’re excited to lastly be opening up this terrain for everybody to take pleasure in.”
The 20 tower Haig 1 elevate will span 4,757 linear ft with a powerful 1,805 foot vertical rise and 5 minute journey time. It’s is predicted to open for the 2025-26 season, marking the tip of cat snowboarding within the expansive Haig zone. The undertaking is thought for now as Haig 1 however will obtain a brand new title earlier than opening. “Citadel Mountain Resort is proud to be taking up this undertaking, using its incredible group, augmented with material specialists to make sure the success of the undertaking,” the resort stated in a launch. “The elevate will obtain mechanical, electrical, and operational upgrades so as to be able to go for December 2025.”
