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.

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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.

For the safety of our community members and work crews, please remember that all trails, access-roads and on-mountain areas at Homewood Mountain Resort are closed until we reopen for the winter season.

Explore the TRPA website for more details about the Homewood Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project or visit our Future to learn more about the Master Plan.

Homewood's Future

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

The Homewood Gondola is on track to be installed in 2026, bringing a new era of mountain-to-lake connection and enhanced skier experience. Below is a look at the milestones we’ve completed and the key construction phases projected ahead:

📍 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	✅ Complete
Tree Removal	⏳ In Process
Installation Start	⏳ In Process
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.

Learn More About Homewood's Bright Future