Snowmaking Coming To Summit West

We’re excited to share that Summit West is getting a state-of-the-art snowmaking system for the 2025-26 winter season. This new system is designed to provide top-to-bottom coverage on Big Bill trail, between Pacific Crest and Dodge Ridge chairlifts. It also allows for snowmaking around the base area, key lift loading areas, and in learning zones near carpet lifts.

This snowmaking project is a major investment in reducing our reliance on natural snowfall, allowing us to open the slopes earlier and provide more days on snow for local skiers and snowboarders. Plus, it helps ensure more consistent conditions throughout the winter on Summit West's most popular trail.

Although this pilot system is modest in size and coverage, it's a significant step toward providing more dependable conditions and operations - especially early in the season. We’re proud to take this step to improve our operations and enhance the guest experience, no matter what the weather brings.