"On Wednesday, February 4, a "non-emergency mechanical alignment issue" halted the gondola, leaving guests stranded and forcing mountain operations and ski patrol teams to execute an evacuation. Stuck from around 9 a.m until around 2 p.m., guests in 15 cabins were lowered to safety using ropes and harnesses in a tricky operation, which highlights the vital, often overlooked role of ski patrollers at resorts."
"Though 67 guests lost their day on the slopes, the safety of each person remains the number one priority. Whenever a situation arises such as this, it's a reminder of the complicated nature of operations at a ski resort. So next time you are frustrated by a long lift line, take a deep breath, and remember the mountain operations team for keeping you safe and the lifts spinning."
On Wednesday, February 4, a non-emergency mechanical alignment issue halted Gore Mountain's Northwoods Gondola, leaving 67 guests stranded for about five hours. Guests in 15 cabins were lowered to safety using ropes and harnesses while mountain operations and ski patrol teams conducted the evacuation. Gore Mountain reported no injuries and confirmed the evacuation was successful. The resort noted the Northwoods Gondola reopened the next morning. Gore Mountain is located in the Adirondacks, is New York's largest resort, and features 14 lifts, 108 trails, and extensive terrain and vertical drop. Safety remained the top priority throughout the incident.
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