Lift Replacement

Construction on the Primo and Segundo lifts at Sunlight Mountain Resort is officially underway. The simultaneous replacement of these two iconic lifts marks a major upgrade to the Resort’s infrastructure and skier experience. With modern technology, enhanced safety features, and increased uphill capacity, the new lifts will provide a smoother, faster, and more comfortable ride—ready to welcome guests for the 2025-26 winter season.

Stay tuned for updates on the project through our social media channels and website.

Final U.S. Forest Service (USFS) approval for both lifts has been secured, with a signed Decision Memo for Primo received on April 1, 2025. Construction officially began in mid-April 2025. Key early construction milestones include the removal of chairs and haul ropes from Primo and Segundo, which allow for full lift disassembly. The project is on schedule for completion by Opening Day for the 25-26 Season.

The Mountain and Base Area will remain closed until the project is complete. For your safety, please respect all closures. Babbish Gulch will remain open, but be cautious of increased truck traffic in the parking lot.

Primo Lift: The former fixed-grip double chair will be replaced by a brand new, state-of-the-art quad lift, dramatically increasing capacity and reducing lift lines. This new lift will feature the latest technology, including safety bars and footrests.

Segundo Lift: The oldest operational lift in Colorado, which originally served Aspen in the 1950s and started spinning at Sunlight in 1974, will be replaced by Arapahoe Basin's former Lenawee Chair, a triple chair lift. This upgrade honors Segundo’s rich legacy while enhancing access and safety on the west side of the mountain.

Both lifts will retain their original names to honor their heritage, and the new installations are designed to maintain Sunlight’s authentic, family-friendly vibe.

All chairs from Primo and Segundo have been removed and will be offered through:

• A season pass holder drawing (June 16) – 100 chairs available at $1,000 each.
  • Must be a 24-25 or 25-26 Season Pass Holder
• A public online auction (June 17-18) – limited to two chairs per household.
• A public live auction (June 19) at Morgridge Commons (Glenwood Springs Library) – featuring 25 of the most coveted chairs.

Proceeds will fund resort upgrades and launch a new scholarship program for Ski Patrol and Ski School staff.

Please see the information below regarding how to enter the drawing, the website for the online auction, and more information on the Live Auction Event.

If you are interested in a lift tower from Segundo (not a chair), please email info@sunlightMTN.com for pricing and availability.

Season Passholder Drawing

Winners of our Passholder Drawing on June 16th will receive an email by the end of the day on June 17th, which will include an invoice for payment and the chair number they’ve won.

For our Season Pass Holders we have saved 100 chairs of preselected numbers. Lift and chair number will be assigned at time of purchase, and not selected by the purchaser. The Season Pass Chair Drawing will take place on June 16^th behind closed doors. Join us live online as we celebrate our lucky season passholder winners and share the excitement with the entire mountain community! There will be no in-person event for this drawing.

Season Pass Holders will have to email PrimoSegundoDrawing@SunlightMTN.com no later than 11:59PM June 15^th to be entered into the drawing. Pass Holders are not automatically entered, you must email the above email address to be entered for a chance to purchase.

To qualify, you must be a 2024/25 passholder OR have already purchased your 2025/26 pass. All season pass holder emails will be cross checked in our database. If your name is drawn, you will receive an email from PrimoSegundoDrawing@SunlightMTN.com with an invoice and pick up information. There will be multiple dates available for pick up.

We kindly ask that if you do not intend to purchase a chair for the set price of $1,000 that you do not enter the drawing.

Not a recent passholder? Purchase your 25-26 Season Pass today!

Public Online Auction

On June 17^th through June 18^th, we will open up an online silent auction for the chance to bid on a chair from either Segundo or Primo. There will be 183 chairs available between the 2 lifts, and the cost to bid will start at $1,000. You will be able to bid on a specific chair number from a specific lift.

Check out the link below for access to the auction website. From June 6^th through June 16^th you will be able to view the available chairs, but not bid. Bidding will be open from 9AM on June 17^th through 9PM on June 18^th.

A generous pickup window will be provided for all chair buyers. The pick up information will be posted on the auction website and will also be relayed via purchase confirmation email.

Live Auction

The Live Auction will take place at Morgridge Commons (located in Glenwood Springs Library) on Thursday, June 19^th. Doors will open at 4:30PM and the live auction will be held from 5PM to 8:30PM.  The live auction will feature 25 highly sought after chair numbers. Those who wish to attend will need to purchase a ticket. There will be 150 tickets available. Tickets can be purchased online at the link below. Food and beverages will be included in the ticket price. Those who cannot attend the live auction in person will be able to virtually attend via the auction website. Virtual attendance does not require a ticket.

Use the link below to preview the available chairs and take part in the Live Auction event!

Meet Last Chair Customs

Last Chair Customs is your partner in bringing a piece of Sunlight home.

We’re thrilled to partner with Last Chair Customs to help give your new retired lift chairs a second life! At Last Chair Customs, they specialize in transforming authentic ski lift chairs into custom-crafted benches, swings, and one-of-a-kind statement pieces that carry the soul of the mountain into your home, cabin, or business.

If you're a Sunlight chair auction winner, they make it easy—their team will be on-site during pick-up days to transport your chair to their shop to refinish. From there, they take care of everything, from expert restoration in their Boulder workshop to local delivery or prepping for shipping nationwide. Review their customized price sheet and Q&A sheet for additional information!