Powerhorn II ready to go!

We have seen them working and testing, it's official, the new Powderhorn II is ready to go. Here are some words from the Solitude Blog: Some terrain improvements at the top terminal allow Diamond Lane to start right at the top terminal - no more crossing the road to get to the other side. Skiers left - towards Eagle Ridge - has been graded eliminating the off-camber double fall line mogul field to access gentler terrain. The move to a mid-mountain starting point allows expert snowriders to make continuous laps on the upper mountain - from Diamond Lane to Sunshine Bowl - without the need to return to the base area via beginner runs. A speedy 7 minute lift ride on the new lift, as opposed to 12 on the old double, saves 5 minutes per run on some of the state’s steepest groomed terrain. Plus, the off-piste terrain in Honeycomb Canyon will still be conveniently accessed from the top of this lift. We are ready to go, pray for SNOW!

Powderhorn II Summer Progress 9/27/09

Powerhorn II Summer Progress 9/27/09
Originally uploaded by solitudefog

Video from the Beach (Round House) of the new Powderhorn II chair lift progress. The GPS link of the bike ride is also here with pictures for those interested.

It's Official, New Powder Horn II

Just received this Tweet from Solitude, the new Moonbeam II, er I mean Powderhorn II is being installed. You can find the details here in the Solitude Weblog

Ski you there in November!