4/25/25 Update
The Red Lodge Mountain team along with the lift manufacturer and a lift engineering firm have begun the process to repair the Triple Chair, with an estimated completion by early Fall. Upon completion of the repairs to the Triple Chair, the lift will be tested and evaluated by inspectors and regulatory agencies as part of our standard operating procedure. We fully expect it, along with all our lifts, to operate for the 2025-26 season.
Thank you to all our skiers and riders for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you on the slopes this coming winter.
3/27/25 Update
An active, independent investigation conducted by professional lift inspectors and other agencies is ongoing, and we are committed to continuing to cooperate with that process.
We have shared information about the incident with Ms. Zinne’s lawyers and will continue to do so. C
hairlift safety is our priority, and we, too, want to understand how this tragedy occurred.
3/21/25 Update
Maintenance on the Willow Creek chair has been completed, the lift has been tested and inspected by an independent professional lift inspector, and we anticipate opening it on Sunday.
The reopening of the Willow Creek chair means the Grizzly Peak and Cole Creek chairs have the opportunity to resume operations. Once these lifts are operational 100% of the mountain will be open.
We want to extend a special thank you to the Lift Maintenance team who worked on days off and put in extra time to perform the necessary maintenance to reopen the chair lift.
The Triple Chair remains closed indefinitely as inspectors, the lift manufacturer, and other agencies continue their investigation.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
3/15/25 Update
On behalf of the Red Lodge Mountain team, we would like to send our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Zinne, and to everyone impacted by the tragedy that occurred on Monday.
We also want to update you with what we currently know about the cause of the Triple Chair incident and assure you that we are committed to a rigorous and thorough investigation. We are working in collaboration with the US Forest Service, the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office, and Iron Mountain Engineering, an independent professional lift inspector, to understand how this tragedy occurred.
After an initial inspection of the Triple Chair this week, independently conducted inspections suggest the damage to the lift was caused by an unexpectedly strong wind gust, causing an unusually aggressive derailment and as a result, Mr. Zinne’s injuries.
Chairlift safety is a top priority, and something we take incredibly seriously. Until the lift assessment is complete, the lift is repaired, tested and evaluated again by inspectors and regulatory agencies, it will remain closed. Currently, there is no estimate as to when the Triple Chair will reopen.
Unrelated to the Triple Chair incident, the Willow Creek chair continues to be closed for maintenance. We are optimistic that it will reopen soon, however once maintenance has been completed, it will also undergo a full inspection before reopening as part of our standard operating procedure.
In the meantime, limited lift and terrain access is currently available at Red Lodge Mountain, accessed by The Stache Express, Palisades chair, Magic Carpet and Sun Kid conveyor lifts. A reduced daily lift ticket will be available until more terrain is on the schedule.
We anticipate having more information to share in the coming days. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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