The Loveland ski season is over, and what a season it’s been. The independent ski area logged 327” of snow over its 184 days in operation. Seeing operations shut down with so much snow still on the hill was a little sad.
Then again, the superb-quality spring skiing Loveland delivered is largely what’s been keeping me from writing these past few weeks. We’re now in a productivity sweet spot between the lifts stopping, and the trails thawing. In this brief off-season, I’m doing my best to catch up on production.
Loveland is doing the same in its off season. The ski area now has approval from the US Forest Service to upgrade Lift 7. If you haven’t been: this one’s a short shot up the bunny hill in Loveland Valley, which is the mountain’s beginner zone.
“This new lift is all about creating a better experience for our guests,” said Rob Goodell, COO and Senior Vice President of Clear Creek Skiing Corporation. “By giving beginners more space to get comfortable loading, we're helping families and new skiers feel confident from their very first run. It's an investment in the future of skiing and riding at Loveland.”
The new Leitner-Poma quad will still be a fixed grip, but will double the seating capacity. It’s a nice quality of life upgrade that will let families ride together up the bunny hill, mostly to the benefit of beginners and first-time riders. After all, most Loveland visitors move on to the much larger basin as soon as their skill level allows.
Still, the chair upgrade is providing a great opportunity to own a historic piece of the resort. Season pass holders are eligible to buy the old chairs, before construction on the new lift begins. Since the chairs are in short supply, Loveland is staging a lottery to determine who gets to buy one.
Entry Requirements & Things to Know
You have to have your 25/26 season pass, which you can get here
Chair price will be $650
While multiple passholders from the same household can enter, there can only be one winner per household
Winners have to pay and pick up their chairs between Monday June 2nd, and Thursday June 12th
Winners are responsible for transporting their own chair
Winners can’t transfer their chair to someone else
You don’t get to pick the chair number
Registration is open through Tuesday, May 27th
Winners will be notified by May 30th
Construction on Lift 7 is set to wrap up in time for the 2025–2026 winter season.
Loveland also plans to regrade and reshape the Zig Zag trail for the upcoming season.
Looking farther ahead to the 26/27 season: Loveland is planning to upgrade the parking lot to better accommodate guests during busy powder days.
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