Along with new policies and procedures that align with federal, state and local public health guidance for the 2020-21 winter season, Homewood Mountain Resort has made significant investments in new technology and on-mountain upgrades with an anticipating opening day of Dec. 11.
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Upgrades include RFID lift ticketing and scanning, and refurbishment of the popular Ellis chairlift. The resort has also committed to reducing skier visits and has capped season pass sales. Investments in new RFID technology will allow for seamless lift access, easy reloading of lift tickets online and kiosks for contactless lift ticket pick-up.
The first phase of the Ellis chairlift refurbishment project, completed before the 2020-21 season, will reduce ride time by nearly 4 minutes, providing access to popular intermediate and advanced terrain.
When purchasing a lift ticket this season, guests will also be required to reserve a parking space. This will help facilitate reduced on-mountain capacity. Season passholders won’t need to make a parking reservation to park at the resort. As well, all lift tickets sales will be capped each day throughout the season and lift tickets will not be available for purchase at the resort.
To start the season, only private lessons will be offered by advance reservation only. Equipment rentals will also be available with advance online reservation. All rentals will be pre-teched for each guest prior to pick-up, and indoor capacity will be limited in the rental shop.
Skiers and riders will also be asked to self-group and ride lifts only with those they arrived with, and indoor dining will be limited with hot food and grab-and-go options available through online ordering. | skihomewood.com
