Party Status Petition
Project Details
Project Number5W1045-50(Altered)
Project NameNorth Ridge Express Lift Replacement
Project Address626 Mount Ellen Road
Project TownFayston
DescriptionThis permit specifically authorizes the replacement of the existing North Ridge Express ski lift line on Mount Ellen. The entire lift line (in existence for 35 years) will be replaced with a new detachable quad-lift involving the removal and installation of all lift towers, tower foundations, chairs, and the upper and lower terminals. The lift alignment will not change. The project also involves grading at the lift terminals and blasting for tower foundations.
Application TypeMinor
Project TypeSki Resort - Lifts/Snow Making/Lighted Trails
Latitude44.1721423522142
Longitude-72.9110401884943

Project Status
Date Application ReceivedJun 04, 2026
Date Deemed Complete 
Notice Issued 
Pre-Hearing Date 
Hearing Date 
Response Deadline 
Date Decision IssuedJul 22, 2026
Current Status Permit   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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View MOD 5W1045-50.pdfDistrict Commission DocumentsCorrespondence, Memos, & Approval Letters2026/07/22222 KB
View ANR Email re MTA.pdfApplication Documents(Blank)2026/07/22259 KB
View Final Permit 5W1045-50 (Altered).pdfDistrict Commission DocumentsLand Use Permit & Findings2026/07/22254 KB