{"id":16696,"date":"2022-12-21T14:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T19:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebarn.bluemountain.ca\/barn\/?p=16696"},"modified":"2022-12-29T11:42:24","modified_gmt":"2022-12-29T16:42:24","slug":"valley-express-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebarn.bluemountain.ca\/barn\/lift-line\/valley-express-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Valley Express Updates: Now Open!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Over a year ago, work began on an upgrade to the Valley Express (formerly the Century Express).<\/strong><\/a> The aptly named Valley Express celebrates the beginnings of skiing in Ontario right here at Blue. The project has been a massive undertaking for our teams who, alongside our lift supplier, Leitner-Poma, have been targeting completion prior to the 22\/23 ski season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although circumstances beyond our control, including supply chain and shipping challenges, have resulted in unexpected parts delays, we\u2019re determined to power ahead with the season. Should snow conditions allow, we will open all terrain at the Blue Mountain Inn and in the North as early as possible. This may mean that if we continue to be in a holding pattern with the chairlift work, lift operations at the Inn might not align with our trail operations, but that doesn\u2019t mean the ski experience at Blue will go downhill. Our teams are prepared to adapt with the following steps as needed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n