Many of us who are lucky enough to call Gore their “home” mountain, were bummed about the shortened season due to Covid-19. We were among the last to ski there before New York State shuttered all ski resorts. So it was heartening to recently learn there are two new chair lifts on the way and other trail modifications.

The rickety old High Peaks Chair is being replaced with a new quad that will deliver skiers to Gore's true summit, opening up fresh access to all four peaks and the entire Straight Brook Valley. Woot!

More from the folks at Gore:

“The Sunway Chair is also being upgraded with a new quad, creating an even better experience for everyone.  This new lift will feature a modern and comfortable conveyor-style loading area that is ideal for those just getting started and for groups with small children.  Look for a better unloading zone a little further up the mountain too.

The Cutoff trail, previously rated as more difficult, is being lengthened and redesigned as an easier-rated trail. It will offer an additional beginner option for family-friendly adventures, and another place in Gore's improved learning area for novices to practice.

The reservoir for snowmaking is being expanded, resulting in a significant increase of system capacity.  Gore can pump more water through its recently modernized snowmaking infrastructure of automated technologies, energy-saving compressors, and high-efficiency guns to provide quality coverage on more trails earlier in the season”.

This recent investment being made by the ORDA is significant. Just last year the resort became tickles with direct-to-lift access gates equipped with RFID technology. Let’s all hope for a lot more snow and a lot less Covid-19.