Chairlift Mechanical Problem Leads To Hogadon Basin Season Closure

Casper city officials announced the closure of Hogadon Basin Ski Area for the season on April 9, 2024. The City cited a mechanical problem with Prospector Chairlift as the culprit.

“Regretfully, it has been determined the necessary repairs to the chairlift cannot be completed before the end of the current ski season,” explained Christopher Smith, superintendent of Hogadon Basin Ski Area. “Though we’ve had the longest season to date with 96 days of skiing, we share the disappointment with our patrons that we cannot have a few more ski days.”

Smith went on to discuss their top priority of safety, delivering skiing satisfaction for their patrons, and how Hogadon Basin Ski Area staff worked to have all trails open from Christmas onward. The low snowfall in the region this season presented operational difficulties for many ski resorts across the region. “We worked to overcome low snowfall by leveraging our innovative snowmaking technologies,” commented Smith.

The City of Casper is addressing the chairlift repair promptly and is working to implement ticket purchasing and communication technology enhancements in preparation for the 2024/2025 ski season.

“In looking forward to next season, I am very optimistic with the work we will be doing this offseason to improve the patron experience at Hogadon Basin for Casper residents and our visitors,” Smith exclaimed.