Bubble Blog

Since the last bubble update we have completed the load test, built the loading and unloading ramps and passed our inspection with the State of Vermont. The load test is a pretty cool operation. We used a bunch of barrels (which happened to be bl

When our mountain ops guys told me that once the parts for the terminals (the bottom and top structures of the lift) get here they will be assembled awfully fast, I was thinking “fast” was going to be maybe a few days. I mean, the terminals for

We are expecting about 15 delivery trucks to arrive at Mount Snow by the beginning of next week carrying parts for the top and bottom terminals of the Bluebird Express. A few trucks have already arrived and work is currently underway to attach the g

CopterCam! We strapped a Contour GPS to the leg of the copter, and got this great view. Some photos from the ground: check back for more photos later!

7:25am, 10/7/11 The helicopter will be here by 8am and towers are going to be flown all day.  It's a beautiful day for spectating!

It’s really hard to put into words the scale of a project like installing America’s only high speed detachable six passenger bubble chair, but I can always try! Everything about it is big: the chairs themselves weigh in at just under 1,400 pound

Vinnie and Meeker give us an update on concrete schedule as well as lift towers!

Here's Brian Heon explaining what's happening with the helicopter today.