Built for Winter: What's New at Kissing Bridge for 2026/27

PART 2
Inside the Gates, Part 2 of 2

We spent the summer at KB getting ready for winter, and most of that work happened where you can’t see it from the lodge. Here’s what we’ve been building for the 2026/27 ski and ride season, from the pump house to the parking lot.

Snowmaking
Snowmaking is priority number one, and it will be for years to come. We wanted a system that performs when it’s cold for long stretches and, just as important, one that squeezes the most out of every marginal night. We rebuilt and serviced the motors, and then we added a lot.

A flow meter, our first. It measures the gallons per minute moving from the pump house into the snowmaking system. Until now, the crew had to estimate how much water each gun or trail was getting. With a live reading, they can:

• Match water to the guns that are running, so the system isn’t over- or under-fed.
• Make better snow, since the right water-to-air ratio for the temperature produces drier, higher-quality snow.
• Track total water use and pumping costs, and catch leaks or a pump losing performance when flow drops while pressure holds.

A new air chiller, now connected. This should make a big difference in that marginal temperature window. It’s an air aftercooler for our snowmaking compressors. Ratnik built it last November as a big radiator on a galvanized steel frame. Hoses carry compressed air from the compressors into the radiator, and the air leaves through a 6-inch line into the snowmaking air system. Compressed air leaves a compressor hot and full of moisture, and cooling it does a few useful things:

• It prevents freeze-ups. As the air cools, much of its moisture condenses and drains off before it reaches the pipes. Otherwise that water freezes in the air lines and guns on cold nights.
• It makes better snow. Cooler, drier air helps the guns atomize water into fine droplets, and those droplets freeze more reliably, especially at marginal temperatures.
• It gets more out of the compressors. Cool air is denser, so each compressor delivers more usable air. It also takes heat stress off the hoses, fittings, and the rest of the system.

New valves. We added many of them, which gives us far more control over the system.

Roughly 4,000 feet of new pipe. This is the best part:

• New pipe runs from the pond to the pump house, adding fixed snow guns on Hemlock and giving us better bidirectional control of the system. It also lets us keep making snow during peak electrical demand times.
• We added 1,300 feet of pipe on North Shuttle, on the way to the World Chair. This fixes a major weakness in the system and brings more snowmaking to World of Your Own (the Terrain Park), Freedom 35, and Moment of Truth.
• We added more than 650 feet of pipe at the bottom of Coal Chute, fixing another major weakness. The area at the bottom of the tow rope should stay drier through the season, and we’ll be able to make more snow there.

The bunny hill, restored
The bunny hill is back to its former glory, and better. This year learners can use both lower Mistletoe and Candy Cane, and the hill is dedicated to beginner skiers and boarders only.

Last year we took a risk. To bring snow tubing back to KB, a necessary move for the resort, we introduced it on the bunny hill. We realize that upset some of our guests, and we heard you. We’ve made the change: tubing now has its own home, and the bunny hill belongs to new skiers and riders again. Know that your best interests are aligned with ours. When learners and families have a great first day, KB thrives.

We’re also adding free station-based learning: a chance to learn at your own pace, with signage and instructor-supported coaching along the way.

A carpet lift just for tubing
We’ll call this one an experiment, because that’s what it is. We’re adding a new carpet lift dedicated to snow tubing, where the Twister tow rope used to live. Tubers get their own carpet and their own space. Tubing lets families play in the snow without spending as much time (which they may not have) or as much money as a full day of skiing. We want a broader slice of the community to experience the outdoors, and to experience it at KB.

Terrain parks
Over the summer, the team gave the rails, boxes, and other manmade features some much-needed attention. They built 12 new features, including rebuilds of existing ones, so the parks should feel brand new this year. With better snowmaking and an established park crew, we should be able to open the park sooner for all the terrain park riders.

KB Kids Club
We’re adding care for kids ages 3 (potty trained) to 10. Whether it’s before, between, or after lessons, KB Kids Club gives parents extra time to ski, relax in the lodge, and enjoy some play time of their own. Meanwhile, the kids are in good hands, with games, learning, and craft making.

Paving
We’re replacing the entrance. Say goodbye to the potholes and the bumpy ride in.

Weddings, parties, and groups
With all of these upgrades, we’re in a better place than ever to host your next gathering. KB is ready to offer weddings, parties, and corporate events, along with discounts for groups, ski clubs, and schools. Contact us here if you’d like more info: marketing@kissingbridge.com

Corporate Winter Wellness Outing. Trade in the office walls for mountain views and fresh air this winter! Whether your team consists of seasoned skiers, first-timers, or simply people looking for a fun day outside the office, Kissing Bridge All Seasons Resort offers an experience everyone can enjoy. It is an opportunity to strengthen workplace relationships, encourage team camaraderie, boost morale, and remind your employees that investing in your people is always time well spent.

Book your company's mid-week ski outing and enjoy an exceptional group package. Your experience includes: an all day lift ticket, equipment rentals, and a private gathering space for your group to connect, collaborate, or relax together. A catered lunch is available for an additional cost. We also offer tubing at a discounted rate as well.

School Winter Wellness Field Trip. Trade the classroom for the great outdoors and give your students a winter experience they will not forget! Kissing Bridge All Seasons Resort invites schools to experience the benefits of outdoor activity, fresh air, and winter recreation with our School Winter Wellness Field Trip! Your school can enjoy a fun-filled day on the slopes that includes an all day lift ticket, equipment rentals, and a pizza party!

And the fun does not have to end when the field trip is over!

Every student who participates in our Winter Wellness Field Trip receives a FREE tubing ticket to return to Kissing Bridge with their family! It is our way of encouraging families to get outside, stay active, and enjoy more winter fun together.

Does your School Have a Cross-Country Ski Program?

We would love to help take your program beyond the school grounds! Kissing Bridge can work with your school to establish a cross-country ski track at KB, creating an exciting off-campus opportunity for students to practice, explore, and enjoy the outdoors.

For more information Contact Rain Gerace at rain@kissingbridge.com

See you on the mountain
Better snowmaking, a bunny hill that belongs to beginners again, a home of its own for tubing, Kids Club, and a smoother road in are meant to make KB easier to love for a first-timer and a lifer alike. We’ll tell you how it goes. Until then, come see it for yourself.

Part 1: Curious what we got up to before the snow? Read Part 1: Bikes, Disc Golf, and a 12-Hour Run: Our Summer at Kissing Bridge.

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