The Homewood Gondola
An Elevated Future Is Taking Shape
Welcome to the official Homewood Gondola update page—your source for the latest progress, visuals, and milestones as we bring this transformative project to life. More than just a lift, the Homewood Gondola will connect mountain and lake, creating an unforgettable experience for skiers, riders, sightseers, and the entire Homewood community. *Some renderings will differ from actual in color and design to conform with permits and design requirements.
Current Status: In Progress
We’re excited to take the first step toward opening the Homewood Gondola!
Starting September 3, 2025 we will resume timber harvesting on the mountain. This work was approved in 2024 as part of the Homewood Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project. In addition to removing hazardous fuels, we will be removing trees along the future gondola line to prepare for gondola installation in spring 2026.
Explore the CalTrees Permit Documents for more details about the Homewood Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project or visit our Future to learn more about the Master Plan.
From Storage to Skyline
Our gondola cabins, terminals, and tower components are currently in storage, awaiting their moment to rise above Lake Tahoe. View early-stage renderings of the gondola in action, delivering breathtaking views and effortless mountain access.
Gondola Line & Stations
The Homewood Gondola will take guests just above the existing Madden Chair to the location of the future Mid Mountain Lodge.
The designs shown in these rendering feature the gondola before the village structures are built.
⛷️ Elevating the Beginner Experience
The Homewood Gondola will allow us to further enhance the experience for first-timers and families. With our new gondola it opens the door to move new skiers and riders up the mountain from the start. By lifting the beginner terrain 1,000 feet higher up the mountain, it will be possible to chase the higher elevation snow and capture lake views, creating an inspiring and scenic learning environment.
🚠 Gondola Project Update & Timeline
🎯 Projected Installation: 2025-2026📍 Current Status:
We are currently in the permitting and pre-construction preparation phase. Site work has begun with tree removal along the future gondola line.
✅ Completed Milestones
- Gondola Purchased
- Towers & Cabins Delivered – Stored in Sparks, Nevada
- Generator & Terminal Components Delivered Onsite
- California Tram Board Permit – Approved
- TRPA Build Permit – Approved January 22, 2025
- Placer County Substantial Conformance – Received April 18, 2025
- Tree Removal Along Gondola Line – Beginning September, 2025.
🔧 What’s Next
- Placer County Gondola Building Permit
- Construction Scheduling of Installation Team
- Grading & Foundations of Tower Pads
- Grading & Foundations of Terminal Locations
- Terminal installation, Base & Top Stations
- Tower Installation
- Cable Installation
- Remove the Madden Chair
(Historical Madden Chair Reservations Coming Soon)
🗓 Timeline at a Glance
Phases |
Status |
| Equipment Purchase & Delivery | ✅ Complete |
| Approvals (TRPA/CTB/Placer) | ✅ Complete |
| Gondola Building Permit | ⏳ In Process |
| Tree Removal | ⏳ In Process |
| Installation Start | 🔜 Targeting 2026 |
| Gondola Opening GOAL |
🎉 Winter 2026-2027 |
Homewood’s Bright Future
Thank you to our Homewood, West Shore and Lake Tahoe Communities for helping us get to this point. We cannot do any of this without all of your support.
Homewood holds a special place in the hearts of families across generations. This project brings our shared vision to life, rebuilding the heart of the West Shore and securing a sustainable, community-centered future.