guthries double chair – winter 2025

* Significant Increase in Lifting Capacity (33%)

* Longer Operating Period Each Winter, (less reliance on snow)

* Quick Travel Time (Under 4 Minutes)

AN UPDATE ON THE GUTHRIES LIFT REPLACEMENT FROM OUR CHAIRMAN

Charlotte Pass Snow Resort (CPSR) first announced the replacement of Guthries Poma with a Double Chair in July 2021. Following this we undertook a detailed assessment of the proposed development, in conjunction with the support of Ecological experts to minimise the impact of the proposed works.

The Department of Planning, Housing & Infrastructure consented to the Development Application on 29th February 2024.

The Charlotte Pass team are currently working with various NSW Government agencies to obtain the remaining permissions required for construction to commence in October 2024.

As the Development Consent requires all construction on the new Chairlift to be completed by April 30th, the decommissioning & demolition of the Poma as well as the installation of the new chairlift could not be undertaken in a single summer construction period.

The decommissioning of the Guthries Poma has needed to occur prior to winter 2024, to ensure that the Chairlift is built and fully operational for winter 2025. This is similar to Perisher, where they have recently decommissioned the Double Chair on Mount Perisher prior to the 2024 snow season.

While our team’s recent focus and efforts in recent weeks have been on the reconstruction of the Sewerage Treatment Plant, I can assure you it is still full steam ahead with the installation of the Double Chair for Winter 2025.

I look forward to welcoming you to ride the Guthries Double Chair when it makes its debut next season. In the meantime, you’ll be able to watch the progress of the build on this dedicated page.

FAQs

Why isn't Guthries Poma running this season?

To ensure there is sufficient construction time to complete the new Double Chair prior to Winter 2025, the Guthries Poma has had to be decommissioned prior to Winter 2024 and the demolition approval process has commenced.

How much less terrain can I ski/board this season?

Although Guthries Poma will not be in operation, this will only see a relatively small reduction in the size of the skiable terrain. The lower sections of Rocky Road, Exhibition and Lenny’s Leap are all still accessible via Top of the World. These lower sections will continue to be groomed, with access via the Pulpit T-Bar and Kosciuszko Triple Chair.

Regardless of the number of lifts in operation, skiable terrain is always variable and subject to snow and weather conditions.

Do I get a discount/refund on my pass because Guthries isn't operating?

Charlotte Pass Snow Resort froze its 2024 prices to be the same as 2023, one of the only snow resorts in Australia to do this. Part of the consideration for freezing prices was the possibility that Guthries Double Chair may not be constructed in time for Winter 2024.

The areas open to ski and board are always variable each season, as they are dependent on snow and weather conditions. The lower sections of all runs around Guthries Poma will be accessible via Top of the World, therefore there is only anticipated to be a relatively small reduction in the overall maximum skiable terrain available.

As per our Terms and Conditions, passes will not be refunded or credited if any CPSR facilities are not operating for any reason.

Where is the new Double Chair at the moment?

The new Chairlift infrastructure is awaiting installation at the Doppelmayr factory in Jindabyne. Substantive construction works on-site will commence in October 2024, with work completed in time for the 2025 snow season.