Snowmass announces closures next week
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The Elk Camp Chairlift at Snowmass will close for the season Monday, Aug. 4, to make way for a new high-speed six-pack chairlift.
The new chairlift is scheduled to open for winter 2025–26, according to an Aspen Snowmass press release. While upper Bike Park trails will no longer be lift-served, lower trails remain accessible via the Elk Camp Gondola.
Construction work continues through the week, including Aug. 7 and 8. Helicopter operations will occur from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 7, to pour concrete for new Cirque lift tower foundations. Trail closures will be in effect for portions of Village Bound, West Government, and Luge trails near Dawdler Flats. The coaster access road between Elk Camp Lift Towers 3 and 4 will also be closed.
Haul rope removal on the Elk Camp lift will require temporary closures on Aug. 8 of the Ball Track, Breathtaker Alpine Coaster, and nearby access road until about 12 p.m. The climbing wall will remain open and accessible via the Elk Camp Restaurant and summer work road.
“We encourage guests to plan accordingly and thank them for their patience as we enhance the on-mountain experience at Snowmass,” the press release states.
The Elk Camp Gondola, Lost Forest challenge course, restaurant, and lower trails will remain open throughout construction until the end of summer operations.
Snowmass is currently open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Sept. 1 and weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) on Sept. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, and 26-28, closing on Sept. 28.
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