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Dozens Temporarily Stuck on Broken Ski Lift at Gore Mountain, ORDA Says
A mechanical alignment issue halted the Northwoods gondola, stranding 67 guests who were safely rescued by ORDA and Rangers with no injuries reported.
- On February 4, 2026, the Olympic Regional Development Authority reported the Northwoods gondola at Gore Mountain stopped, stranding about 67 guests and prompting a rescue operation.
- ORDA said the gondola was stopped immediately in accordance with established safety protocols due to a non-emergency mechanical alignment issue involving one component.
- New York State Forest Rangers responded and used belay techniques to evacuate gondola cabins, with nine rangers trained for such rescues, according to DEC.
- No injuries were reported, and mountain operations are resuming with lifts and terrain either open or reopening; ORDA and Gore Mountain thanked guests for their patience.
- As of 4 p.m., ORDA reported 10 out of 14 lifts and eighty-one of 108 trails open, and officials emphasized that safety remains the top priority with trained teams managing incidents.
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