But it became difficult to maintain, especially with scarce replacement parts.

At one point, Gore had to have parts specially machined for the old lift, said Johnsburg Town Supervisor Ron Vanselow.

“I think any improvement they make to improve the experience, and the experience of visitors, only helps people in this vicinity,” Vanselow said.

Stanton said Gore has already started preliminary work and expects to complete the project by the next winter season.

As for the old lift, “we’ll use some parts to support other lifts here at Gore, while some of the towers and machinery will be retained for use in the future,” Stanton said. “Some parts will be sold, so we are going to make this project as much a recycling effort as we can.”

ORDA spokesman Jon Lundin said the project will improve the experience at Gore.

“It’s a lift that’s been there for a long time, and our goal is to give our skiers, riders and visitors to Gore the best experience every day they’re there, and this will certainly do that as it will allow them to up and down the mountain even faster,” Lundin said.

The Adirondack Express II provides access to terrain on Gore, Bear, Burnt Ridge and Little Gore Mountains.