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Operations Update
Updated 1/1/26

Night skiing is back at Summit Central! Open late under the lights until 9:30pm. Visit our Hours page for details.

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Alpental NEW Chair 2 View Inversion

Alpental Opening Day 2025-26

And Edelweiss Triple Chair Grand Opening!

Last season we said farewell to the iconic "Chair 2" Riblet double that had been carrying skiers and riders to the top of Alpental for 58 years. This summer the lift was upgraded to a brand new Doppelmayr fixed-grip triple - come celebrate the Grand Opening with us!

January 3
8:30 AM
Alpental
Edelweiss Chair Grand Opening - Schedule Coming Soon
Updated 1/1/26 at 2PM
We are still working to confirm a set time for the Grand Opening of the new Edelweiss Chairlift. As always, opening time for Chair 2 varies based on conditions and control work. Check back tomorrow for an updated start time!
8:30am - Armstrong Express

Lift Line Breakfast

This year marks 58 seasons at Alpental… we're celebrating for a third year in a row with lift line breakfast sandwiches! Be one of the first 58 people in line for Armstrong Express on Opening Day to receive a free breakfast sandwich.

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happy guests with first chair prizing Alpental opening day 24-25
8:45am - Armstrong Express & Edelweiss Chair

First Chair Prizes

The first four people in line at Armstrong Express AND the first three people in line at the newly upgraded Edelweiss Chair will receive a prize pack full of limited edition Alpental branded items!

TBD - Edelweiss Chair

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The brand-new Chair 2 is ready to go! Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony with General Manager Guy Lawrence. This is your chance to be a part of history!

Learn More About the Edelweiss Chair Project