Helicopter Operations Impacting Trails at Monarch Mountain Sunday, July 20
Attention trail users: Your safety is paramount, and we want to inform you about significant helicopter operations taking place this Sunday, July 20th. These flights are crucial for delivering concrete to new lift tower foundations along the lift line.
Please Prepare for Intermittent Trail Closures:
- Timeline: Aerial operations are scheduled to start early Sunday morning, around 7 AM, and could last for 10 hours or more, depending on weather conditions.
- Location of Impact: The primary affected area will be along the trail section pictured in this post (northern end of Monarch near the Breezeway lift and No Name Basin expansion).
- Controlled Access: Monarch Mountain’s team will have guards with radio communication at both ends of the flight path to ensure no one enters during active flights.
- Brief Passage Windows: You’ll be able to pass through safely during the helicopter’s fuel cycles (short 5-10 minute windows).
- Parking Lot Management: For the safety of everyone, their parking lot will also have guards directing traffic throughout the day.
We highly recommend planning your day with these potential delays in mind. Your cooperation in following the directions of Monarch Mountain’s staff is essential for everyone’s safety.
