Eden, Utah — For the entirety of the 2023-24 ski season, Nordic Valley was without its core chairlift.
The Apollo chairlift was shuttered last winter after extensive issues were discovered during the 2023 offseason. While the skiers and riders could reach the higher-up Nordic Express chairlift via a pair of Alpina sleds, guests were unhappy with the setup. To make matters worse, Nordic Valley dealt with a devastating base lodge fire, leaving them primarily relying on temporary trailer facilities for the rest of the winter. Ultimately, Nordic Valley had to decide whether to replace Apollo with a new chairlift or do an extensive refurbishment.
Nordic Valley decided on the latter. A group of Hall lift experts arrived at Nordic Valley in the middle of May, starting a top-to-bottom overhaul of the chairlift. Some of the repairs include a new gearbox, manufacturing new drive shafts, new bearings and shafts for the bottom bull wheel, refurbishing the chairs, replacing the counterweight and anchor system, and an extensive renovation of the top terminal.
After months of work, they’ve reached the finish line. This past weekend, Nordic Valley announced that the Apollo chairlift has passed its final round of tests, meaning it’s ready to go for the 2024-25 season.
With this news, Nordic Valley’s lift infrastructure will be in better shape than last winter.
Image/Video Credits: Nordic Valley Ski Resort
