The proposed Jacque East lift would feature an upper terminal exceeding 13,000 feet in elevation, surpassing the current record held by the Imperial Superchair at Breckenridge Ski Resort, which reaches 12,840 feet.

This new lift would expand Copper Mountain Resort’s operational boundary, providing access to the eastern face of Jacque Peak for guests.ster development plan (MDP) featuring the construction of the highest ski lift in North America, according to the online magazine ‘Powder’.

The planned expansion on Jacque Peak falls within Copper Mountain Resort’s existing special use permit (SUP) boundary and includes an additional supporting lift – the new fixedgrip, three-person Thunderbird.

The Jacque East lift, in contrast, would be detachable to better withstand high winds and accommodate anticipated demand, as outlined in the MDP. Covering approximately 500 acres, the expanded terrain would rank among the highest skiable areas in North America.

Master plan

The ambitious MDP extends beyond this expansion. Over the next decade, Copper Mountain Resort aims to utilize its existing SUP to address the growing demand for developed recreational skiing.

Future plans include constructing several additional lifts and upgrading eight existing ones. One proposal involves replacing the Super Bee lift with a detachable eightperson lift featuring a mid-station. If completed, this upgrade would make Copper Mountain Resort one of the few ski areas in the U.S. to feature an eight-seater

In addition to the Jacque East and Thunderbird lifts, the MDP proposes four additional new lifts, including the Union Meadows lift. This detachable quad would provide access to Union Meadows, Tucker Gulch, and Copper Bowl.

Other planned improvements include enhancements to guest services, such as replacing the T-Rex Grill and Flyer’s Restaurant, installing a Remote Avalanche Control (RAC) system in Tucker Gulch, and undertaking glading projects across the mountain.