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Powder Mountain Plans New Lift to Open 'Don't Mention It' Terrain
The expansion will add 900 acres of lift-served skiing and 2,200 feet of vertical, with steep terrain and glades.
Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:40am
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Powder Mountain in Utah has announced a $40 million infrastructure investment, highlighted by a new chairlift into the steep 'Don't Mention It' (DMI) terrain. The lift is expected to open for the 2026–27 season, unlocking hundreds of acres of expert skiing that previously required a hike or guided tour to access. The resort also plans to overhaul the Sundown base area, including a new 15,000-square-foot lodge and upgrades to the existing chairlift.
Why it matters
This expansion continues a period of change at Powder Mountain following its 2023 acquisition by Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, who introduced a hybrid model blending public skiing with privately accessed lifts tied to residential development. The DMI expansion represents a commitment to keeping the mountain's core terrain accessible to the public.
The details
The new chairlift into the DMI terrain is expected to open for the 2026–27 season, adding roughly 900 acres of lift-served skiing and 2,200 feet of vertical. The terrain will feature open glades, chutes, and sustained steep lines. Alongside the DMI lift, Powder Mountain plans to overhaul the Sundown base area, including a new 15,000-square-foot lodge and an upgrade of the existing Sundown chair to a high-speed quad. The current Sundown chair components will be repurposed to build a new beginner lift called Doodle.
- The new DMI lift is expected to open for the 2026–27 season.
- The new 15,000-square-foot Sundown base lodge is scheduled to open for the 2027–28 season.
The players
Powder Mountain
A ski resort in Eden, Utah, known for its expansive terrain and commitment to keeping its core areas accessible to the public.
Reed Hastings
The co-founder of Netflix, who acquired Powder Mountain in 2023 and introduced a hybrid model blending public skiing with privately accessed lifts tied to residential development.
What’s next
Once the expansion is complete, Powder Mountain expects to offer more than 6,000 acres of public lift-served terrain, along with additional terrain accessed by private lifts tied to the resort's Powder Haven development. The resort says it could surpass 8,700 lift-served acres, potentially making Powder Mountain the largest ski resort in North America by lift-served terrain.
The takeaway
This expansion at Powder Mountain highlights the resort's commitment to maintaining its reputation for expansive, accessible terrain, even as it navigates a period of change under new ownership. The addition of the DMI lift and upgrades to the Sundown base area will provide skiers and snowboarders with more options to explore the mountain's renowned expert-level terrain.
