RCR Announces New Lifts for Fernie, Kimberley, Kicking Horse Resorts
The upgrades will replace aging lifts and cut ride times by almost 50% at Fernie, while more than doubling base-area capacity at Kicking Horse.
- On Monday, May 11, 2026, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies announced plans to install four new chairlifts at Fernie Alpine Resort , Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, and Kimberley Alpine Resort between 2026 and 2027.
- John Shea, President & Chief Resort Officer at RCR, called the upgrades a 'major investment in our BC Resorts,' while Senior Vice President of Resort Experience Matt Mosteller emphasized modernizing infrastructure and improving guest experiences.
- In spring 2026, Kimberley Alpine Resort will install the Tamarack Quad Chair, while Fernie Alpine Resort will replace the Elk Quad Chair with the high-speed detachable Elk Express in the winter of 2026/27.
- Kicking Horse will receive the high-speed Pioneer Express in 2027, which RCR says will 'more than double' base area lift capacity, while the new Cedar Bowl Express at Fernie will simplify upper-mountain access.
- Beyond lift construction, RCR is preparing to release new residential lots at Timberlanding 3 at Fernie later this year, while the final phase of the Cedar Mountain Homes project at Kicking Horse nears completion.
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RCR announces new lifts for Fernie, Kimberley, Kicking Horse resorts
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) made the major announcement on Monday, May 11 that they will be installing new chairlifts at Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR), Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort (KAR). These new lifts, made by manufacturer Leitner Poma, are scheduled to be built in 2026 and 2027. “This is a major investment in our BC Resorts and shows our company’s commitment to providing excellent experiences for our guest…
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RCR Announces New Lifts for Fernie, Kicking Horse and Kimberley
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