Project Details
Project Number5W1045-50
Project NameNorth Ridge Express Lift Replacement
Project Address626 Mount Ellen Road
Project TownFayston
DescriptionThe project involves the replacement of the existing lift towers, tower foundations, chairs, and upper and lower lift terminals of the North Ridge Express ski lift line at the Sugarbush Mountain Resort - Mount Ellen Ski Area. The project includes minor grading at the lift terminals. The replacement alignment is not proposed to change from that of the existing lift line and the lift will remain a detachable quad.
Application Type 
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Latitude44.1721423522142
Longitude-72.9110401884943

Project Status
Date Application ReceivedMar 17, 2026
Date Deemed Complete 
Notice Issued 
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Date Decision Issued 
Current Status Pending (in Review)   Status Definitions

Project Participants
RoleNameAddress
Primary ContactJoel Rhodes Sugarbush Mountain Resort1840 Sugarbush Access Road Warren VT 05674
ApplicantJohn Hammond Sugarbush Mountain Resort, Inc.1840 Sugarbush Access Road Warren VT 05674
Land OwnerSugarbush Mountain Resort Inc.1840 Sugarbush Access Road Warren VT 05674
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