SAM Magazine–Newry, Maine, March 26, 2008–Sunday River announced that the first chondola in the Northeastern U.S. will be installed at the resort and will be up and running for the 2008-2009 season. The chondola will transport winter and summer guests from the South Ridge Base Area to the summit of North Peak, a trip that took two lift rides. Doppelmayr CTEC will be manufacturing the hybrid lift, which will cost the new owners of Sunday River, Boyne Resorts, $7.2 million.
But the improvements do not end there. The lift is part of a $14 million investment that will include new trails, snowmaking, real estate, and bike trails.
A chondola is a high-speed detachable six-person chairlift that carries gondola cabins at regular intervals. The 2008-2009 open date is subject to state approvals.
