Lake Louise Unveils Game-Changing Heated Chairlift for 2024/25 Season

Lake Louise Ski Resort in Alberta is gearing up to step-change the ski experience with its newest addition - the Upper Juniper chairlift. Set to debut in the 2024/25 ski season, this heated 6-seater lift with a bubble hood promises to redefine comfort for skiers and riders.

Lift Details and Construction

The Upper Juniper lift will connect the top of the existing Juniper Chair to the Summit Chair and alpine ski area. This long-anticipated addition began construction during the 2023/24 season, employing helicopters and specialised machinery for the build.

Key features of the new lift include:

Heated seats for maximum comfort

6-person capacity

Protective bubble hood

Ride time under 7 minutes

While the hourly capacity is yet to be announced, the combination of comfort and speed is sure to enhance the overall ski experience at Lake Louise.

Lake Louise Ski Resort Overview

Lake Louise Ski Resort boasts impressive statistics that make it a premier destination for skiers and riders:

4,200 acres of skiable terrain

3,250 feet of vertical rise

11 lifts (including 1 gondola and 3 carpets)

164 named runs

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As part of the SkiBig3 group, which includes three ski resorts around Banff National Park, Lake Louise offers diverse skiing opportunities for all skill levels.

The addition of the Upper Juniper lift demonstrates Lake Louise's commitment to improving guest experience and staying at the forefront of ski resort technology. This upgrade is set to make cold-weather skiing more enjoyable, potentially extending the comfortable skiing season and attracting more visitors to this already popular destination.

Riders planning their 2024/25 winter adventures should keep Lake Louise on their radar, as this new heated chairlift promises to add an extra layer of comfort and convenience to an already world-class ski resort.

With heated seats, a bubble hood and a ride time under 7 minutes, the new chair, opening this winter, will get skiers and riders to the top comfortably and quickly!