Powder Mountain opens upgraded lift, marking third upgrade opening this season

Jan 5, 2025, 8:18 PM | Updated: 8:23 pm

FILE - A skier turns through the trees at Powder Mountain. (Jeffrey D. Allred/Deseret News)

(Jeffrey D. Allred/Deseret News)

Reporter

SALT LAKE CITY — On Sunday, Powder Mountain celebrated the opening of its new high-speed lift, known as Paradise.

“This marks the completion of our trifecta of major lift improvements,” said Powder Mountain. The new lift is the third to open on the mountain this season.

According to the resort website, the new Paradise lift was built by Doppelmayr. It replaced an older ski lift, shortening the time it takes skiers to reach the top. The upgrade cuts the time it takes to get to the top. Previously, the ride was 16 minutes. Now, the website said it takes about seven minutes to reach the top.

The ski resort celebrated its new lift with donuts and a banner breakthrough.

Powder Mountain’s new lifts

Powder Mountain said Timberline lift was also upgraded, opening for the season on Dec. 17. The new lift replaced one of Utah’s oldest operating ski lifts. The resort said the replacement was manufactured by Skytrac, a company based in Utah.

The upgraded lifts weren’t the only infrastructure upgrades to arrive on the mountain. On New Year’s Eve, a brand new lift named Lightning Ridge opened.

“We’re thrilled to unveil this brand-new lift,” said Powder Mountain.

The brand-new lift carries skiers to advanced terrain. A map can be found on the ski area’s website.

Finally, the ski area’s website said that a new lift called Raintree would open this season. However, it will only serve glade skiing terrain accessible by those who own homes in Powder Haven. No additional details were provided.

Related:

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here.

Utah

The Great Salt Lake seen in Magna, April 21. The feds have awarded a California company a $100 mill...

Logan Stefanich, KSL

California company awarded $100M to develop critical mineral facility on Great Salt Lake shore

Great Salt Lake's northeastern shore was the site announced on Thursday for a commercial lithium extraction and refining facility.

3 minutes ago

Gov. Spencer Cox discusses Flock camera concerns at the PBS Utah Governor’s Monthly News Conferen...

Daniel Woodruff and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL

Utah governor ‘deeply troubled’ by Flock camera concerns, orders privacy review

Amid heightened scrutiny on Flock cameras, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox orders two state entities to conduct a review.

2 hours ago

The Przewalski’s horse was close to extinction when conservationists and participating zoos start...

Cameron Elliott

The Przewalski’s horse is galloping away from extinction with help from Hogle Zoo

Conservation efforts like those at Utah's Hogle Zoo are behind the increasing population numbers of the Przewalski's horse.

3 hours ago

The campus of the Utah State Hospital in Provo is pictured on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (Laura Seitz,...

Daniel Woodruff, KSL

Utah State Hospital needs ‘significant’ increase in beds, lawmakers told

The Utah State Hospital needs dozens of new beds over the next few years to meet growing demand, officials said.

6 hours ago

The Babylon Fire is pictured near Blanding on Sunday, June 28. (Canyonlands National Park)...

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL

Babylon Fire closure area reopened after burning for nearly 2 months

The Babylon Fire reached 100% containment after burning more than 100,000 acres, prompting the U.S. Forest Service to rescind the special closure area for the Manti-La Sal National Forest on Thursday.

6 hours ago

The $238 million upgrade of 5600 South and the I-15 interchange in Roy is largely complete though o...

Tim Vandenack, KSL

$238M upgrade of 5600 South, I-15 interchange in Roy nearly done, other projects continue

Improvements to 5600 South, one of several major road projects along and around I-15 in northern Utah, is largely complete.

6 hours ago

Road trip ready: How Bear Lake became the go-to destination for Western U.S. travelers

Whether you are chasing pristine beaches, fresh raspberry shakes, or endless water sports, this sponsored guide—brought to you in partnership with Bear Lake —uncovers everything you need to plan the ultimate getaway.

Harper Clinic

A new standard of care: How Harper Clinic’s IOP is changing the face of mental health treatment in Utah

As demand for mental health care continues to rise across Utah County, Orem's Harper Clinic says it is trying to close the gap with a more comprehensive approach to mental health treatment.

The weight of depression is real. Many people spend years fighting it, adjusting medications, manag...

Harper Clinic

Breaking free from depression: How Harper Clinic’s TMS Therapy can help

Breaking free from depression: How Harper Clinic's TMS Therapy can help.

Andrew Adams, KSL

Library discussions bring men’s mental health to the surface

Therapists say it’s common for men to repress things like trauma, grief, stress and anxiety. Now, a new weekly series of discussions aims to help men bring it all to the surface.

Bear Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau

Cozy up in Bear Lake: Discover the magic of a winter getaway

SALT LAKE CITY – The holiday season shines brightest when time slows down and loved ones gather. Gifts, decorations and festive music come and go, but shared experiences tend to last much longer. Research supports that idea. Dr. Theresa E. DiDonato told Psychology Today that vacations can strengthen relationships by creating meaningful time away from daily […]

Harper Clinic

Rewriting the path to healing: Inside Harper Clinic’s whole-person mental health model

OREM — A few decades ago, you’d have had a hard time finding a doctor to treat both your mind and body; And a century ago, you’d have been hard-pressed to find a doctor to treat your mind at all. Today, medical professionals are understanding more and more the undeniable connection between the body and […]

Powder Mountain opens upgraded lift, marking third upgrade opening this season

Powder Mountain’s new lifts

We want to hear from you.

Utah

Sponsored Articles