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North Creek Today
By the People, for the People
Nearly 70 Skiers Rescued After Gondola Malfunction at New York Resort
Passengers stranded for hours as crews worked to safely evacuate the lift at Gore Mountain ski resort.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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More than five dozen skiers were left stranded in midair for nearly five hours after a mechanical issue caused the gondola at Gore Mountain ski resort in New York to malfunction and automatically stop. Resort staff and emergency crews worked to safely evacuate all 67 passengers from roughly 20 gondola cabins without any reported injuries.
Why it matters
Gondola malfunctions at ski resorts can pose significant safety risks to passengers, requiring careful and coordinated rescue efforts. This incident highlights the importance of proper maintenance, safety protocols, and emergency preparedness at popular winter recreation destinations.
The details
The gondola stopped due to a mechanical alignment issue that triggered a safety sensor, bringing the lift to an automatic halt. Trained mountain operations and ski patrol teams immediately launched a standard evacuation procedure to return all passengers safely to the ground. The rescue operation took nearly five hours to complete.
- The gondola malfunction occurred on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 around 9 a.m.
- The evacuation was completed before 2 p.m. the same day, leaving skiers stranded for nearly 5 hours.
The players
Gore Mountain
A popular ski resort located in North Creek, New York, known for its alpine skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.
Olympic Regional Development Authority
The organization that oversees operations at Gore Mountain and other regional winter sports facilities.
What’s next
Gore Mountain has reported that the gondola has been repaired and returned to normal operations as of Thursday morning.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the importance of robust safety protocols and emergency preparedness at ski resorts, where mechanical failures can quickly escalate into dangerous situations for guests. The successful rescue operation highlights the training and coordination of resort staff in responding to such incidents.
