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[urungus]

What does DEI have to do with roads lol.

Typically a certain percentage of the work is required to go to a minority-owned business

 

[urungus]

Anyone know if the Skyeship replacement cabins coming for next season will be individually painted with different designs, like the current ones are ? It would be a shame if they were all the same.

 

[jimmywilson69]

I'm guessing they'll look exactly like the K1 cabins which look sharp. The Skyeship cabins look their age, which is old and outdated.

 

[Newpylong]

Anyone know if the Skyeship replacement cabins coming for next season will be individually painted with different designs, like the current ones are ? It would be a shame if they were all the same.

Definitely not like the '94 cabins. That lift was state of the art and the pride and joy at the time, they are going to be the same as K1.

 

[urungus]

I get that the cabins needed to be replaced, but it is a choice to not get some local artists to paint the new cabins. I guess the current cabin colors are viewed as dated like 80s neon jumpsuits ? That’s a bummer, the current cabins add a nice splash of color to the landscape IMO - bet they will fetch a pretty penny if they get auctioned off…

 

[drjeff]

Definitely not like the '94 cabins. That lift was state of the art and the pride and joy at the time, they are going to be the same as K1.

Wsan't that also around the time they (and most any ASC resort back then) also got a bunch of Bombardier groomers with a similar pant job? "Stealth Cats" is I believed what they called them if my memory is correct!

 

[urungus]

Farewell To The Skyeship | Mountain Times

As we came through the mid-station the other day, the lifty handed us a sticker and asked if we would put it on the cabin for him. Not really paying

mountaintimes.info

 

[MidnightJester]

The 11 Oldest Ski Gondolas Still in Use in North America Today - SnowBrains

Gondolas are a comfortable mode of aerial transport used to access alpine locations while being sheltered from the harsh elements. Similar in construction to an aerial ski lift, with the added protection of an enclosed cabin to hold in warmth and block out the wind. While new gondolas are being...

snowbrains.com

Killington Ski Resort, Vermont – Skyeship Gondola – 1994
Skyeship Gondola provides access from an alternate base area to the main ski area and the bulk of the terrain offered here. This gondola has a midway unload/load station and then continues to the top of Skye Peak at 3,800 feet above sea level. This gondola was erected by Leitner-Poma with 29 towers on the lower section and 21 towers on the upper section, with an impressive total of 50 support towers in total.

 

[urungus]

Killington Skyeships - S Lee

Vehicle graphics design and production. I created the bulk of the vehicle graphics, reworked and prepared the artwork of the other artists, coordinated with the vinyl film vendor to produce the graphics in a usable form and coordinated with CWA Constructi…

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[Newpylong]

I agree it would be amazing to see something special done there as a tribute.

 

[nycskier]

Would rather they make the Skyeship Gondola go all the way to the top of K1 like the old Killington gondola did but I am cool just settling for new cabins.....

 

[Newpylong]

That's not the best idea. Not only is there not enough room or downhill capacity off K Peak but stage 3 would be closed for wind all the time just like the K Gondola was.

 

[Ski the Moguls]

 

[nycskier]

Killington Spring Passes are back! Unlimited skiing and riding at Killington & Pico from March 14, 2025 through the very last day of the season for $199 for Ikon Pass add ons and $359 for everyone else.

 

[urungus]

Killington Spring Passes are back! Unlimited skiing and riding at Killington & Pico from March 14, 2025 through the very last day of the season for $199 for Ikon Pass add ons and $359 for everyone else.

On sale Feb 22

Killington Spring Pass - Ski & Snowboard Until The End Of The Season

Purchase a Killington Spring Pass and take advantage of The Longest Season in The East with unlimited access to ski and snowboard. Get this great deal today!

www.killington.com

 

[The Sneak]

Riding Skyeship the other day, I reflected on exactly this topic - that is, how 90s the cabins are and how what was once a state of the art lift is now so decrepit. I do think a tribute to the colors would be rad.

 

[drjeff]

The new Superstar 6 should open in early December, World Cup moves to Copper next season for likely just a year, Spring skiing ops mainly out in the Canyon area. Last chance to ride the current Superstar HSQ id Sunday, April 13th, the chairs on the current SS lift will be recyclyed over to The Golden Express at Pico

 

[Zand]

In other news...part of the spring schedule is keeping the Gondy open till May 11th this year. They said even after Superstar lift (and trail) closes they will still keep Launch Pad open to access stuff on that side which is cool.

After May 11th, they will move to Snowdon Triple, North Ridge Quad, and Canyon Quad which is a pretty solid plan.

 

[slatham]

No WC race next season 25/26. Will be at Copper. Will return to Killington 2026/27.

 

[SkiingInABlueDream]

so Spring '26 will be back to a normal spring with the new lift, AND SS will be skiing better without the WC base - awesome!