“Not only did we have one of our earliest openings in recent years but we saw a large increase in our skier visits over the winter break - the secret of Baldy is out amongst skiers and snowboarders,” said Tim Foster, General Manager of MBSC. “The purchase of the new quad chairlift represents our continued commitment to building Baldy’s reputation within BC and throughout North America.”
The Leitner-Poma quad chairlift, scheduled to be installed on the Sugarlump area in the summer of 2007, will provide access to 131 acres of beginner and intermediate ski trails previously cleared in the summer of 2006. The eight-minute chair ride will carry guests 742 vertical feet or 226 vertical metres up Sugarlump Peak, providing 360 degrees of unsurpassed views.
“Guests have already been hiking up Sugarlump to ski and snowboard on the new terrain and the response has been overwhelmingly positive - there is always something new to discover at our hidden gem!” said Brett Sweezy, MBSC President. “With everything in place for the new quad chair, we continue to move along with our development plans, and are now one step closer to growing Baldy into BC’s first boutique four-season resort.”
Mt. Baldy continues to offer an authentic winter experience, relaxed pace and family-friendly atmosphere without the crowds often seen at other ski areas. Mt. Baldy remains a mountain retreat known for untracked powder and superb tree skiing and boarding, as yet virtually undiscovered.
Visit the Mt. Baldy website at www.skibaldy.com