New Wilbere lift is a massive downgrade.

The old Wilbere lift was one of the best places to do a bunch of early pow laps. Almost never a line and you would come basically right down to the lift. It was also decently protected from the wind for large parts. The new one is almost shocking how poorly they planned it out. It's actually uphill, gets pretty icy and the new very long line cuts right across a major choke point in creek road. The ride time isn't even shorter because it is constantly stopping or just breaking. No one I have talked to on the lift thinks it has improved anything.