Enfield, New Hampshire — After chairlift issues ended Whaleback’s 2024-25 season early, it will also likely impact operations next winter.
Last night, Whaleback Mountain announced its operational plan for the 2025-26 season. While repairing the chairlift this summer, further issues with the chairlift were revealed. This means that it likely won’t be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season. While Whaleback aims to have the lift operational this upcoming season, it’s not something that they can guarantee at this point.
Focus now shifts to getting its new surface lift, with ground work being visible when you pass by on the highway.  Purchased in 2023, the surface lift is a rope tow with a handlebar and a poma, leading to a smooth ride up. It also means they’ll be trying to open their T-Bar earlier, which was installed in 2017. Unlimited uphill access is also planned.
The surface lift will start at the bottom of the skier’s right of the Lower Spout trail, and end above the top of the racing hut. It will be located on the skier’s right of Lower Spout, which is Whaleback’s racing trail. The lift will also give access to the Canyon and Scrimshaw trails. The new lift will help them get the mountain open earlier in the season and help improve skier/rider flow during peak periods. New connector trails are planned, although their location has yet to be announced.
Because of these limited capabilities, Whaleback will be offering a $99 season pass. If you want to grab one, it will only be offered online or in person this weekend.
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