Gondola Line & Stations
The Homewood Gondola will take guests just above the existing Madden Chair to the location of the future Mid Mountain Lodge.
⛷️ 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.
📍 Current Status:
The top and bottom terminals are in place and we have completed installation of the gondola towers.
✅ 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
- Placer County Gondola Building Permit – Approved
- Tree Removal Along Gondola Line
- Grading & Foundations of Terminal Locations
- Terminal installation, Base & Top Stations
- Tower Installation
🗓 Timeline at a Glance
Phases |
Status |
| Equipment Purchase & Delivery | ✅ Complete |
| Approvals (TRPA/CTB/Placer) | ✅ Complete |
| Gondola Building Permit | ✅ Complete |
| Tree Removal | ✅ Complete |
| Construction Begins | ✅ Complete |
| Tower Installation | ✅ Complete |
| Cable Installation | In Progress |
| Gondola Cars On Line | Coming Soon |
| Gondola Opening GOAL |
🎉 Winter 2026-2027 |