Big Sky - Progress On Swift Current 6 Chair Construction
This summer, Doppelmayr and Big Sky Mountain Operations are getting a head start on construction for the new Swift Current 6 chairlift.
Although Covid delayed the construction of Swift Current 6 to summer 2021, the resort is getting ahead of a tight construction cycle. Teams are beginning foundation work to set the stage for a full lift replacement during summer 2021.
The existing Swift Current chairlift will continue to run during the upcoming winter season. For those who did not get a chance to say goodbye to the Swifty quad last season, there will be a chance to do so this winter.
The new Swift Current 6 chairlift will debut for the 2021-22 ski season with state-of-the-art technology from Doppelmayr, and become the fastest six-person chairlift in North America.
- Six-person, high-speed chairlift
- Weatherproof Big Sky Blue Bubble and ultra-wide heated seats
- Over 25% increase in uphill capacity, consistently transporting 3,000 skiers per hour
Welcoming Swift Current 6 will be the resort’s next step in creating the most technologically-advanced lift network in North America, a key pillar of the Big Sky 2025 vision.
Big Sky 2025 is an ambitious 10-year capital plan aimed at transforming the small town of Big Sky and its big mountain ski terrain into a world-class, year-round mountain destination. The four pillars that guide the 2025 vision include 1) An Emphasis on the Alpine Experience, 2) Reimagining the Mountain Village, 3) Supporting local community development, and 4) Increasing Transportation to Big Sky.
