Kirkwood reported on twitter this morning that Chair 6 had undergone some serious weather damage and would be down for an unknown amount of time.
7:35 | Lift Update
Due to the strong winds we experienced yesterday, Chair 6 will be down today for maintenance with no current ETO.
Don’t forget to thank our Lift Maintenance Team for all the hard work they do! pic.twitter.com/sIgUS7UPGE— Kirkwood Conditions (@KWconditions) January 24, 2023
Luckily the maintenance crew had the situation sorted in a few hours, as Kirkwood would soon report the chair was back open.
11:30 | Lift Update
Chair 6 is now ready and OPEN
Chair 4 remains on a wind HOLD— Kirkwood Conditions (@KWconditions) January 24, 2023
Kirkwood has reported 367 inches of snow this year, but it has come with heavy winds. Don’t forget to thank your local mountain maintenance worker!