EBS STAFF
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, a construction accident took place near the top of Big Sky Resort’s Madison 8 chairlift, which remains under construction in place of the retired Six Shooter chairlift.
A rigging failure caused a cross-arm assembly—the fixture atop each chairlift tower—to fall during installation via helicopter, as shown in a video posted online.
According to an Oct. 9 update from Big Sky Resort, the accident did not result in any injuries, and flight teams resumed operations shortly after the incident.
“The resort is working with our partners at Doppelmayr to mitigate any construction delays, and both organizations are optimistic that the impacts are minimal,” PR Manager Stacie Harris stated in an Oct. 9 email to EBS.
The Madison 8 chairlift has been anticipated to open for the 2024-25 winter season.
