A three year transformation project at Steamboat Springs ski area in Colorado is moving ahead with the completion of a new gondola, beginners' area and other facilities set to be unveiled at the start of the coming winter.
Steamboat's so-called 'Full Steam Ahead' project will see a huge terrain expansion meaning the resort's ski area become the second largest resort in Colorado.
The final stage of the Wild Blue Gondola is set to open as part of the transformation, becoming the new longest and fastest gondola in North America.
The completion of the project will also see the opening of the new Greenhorn Ranch - a dedicated beginner's area at the top of the gondola which features advanced terrain-based learning.
Looking a further year ahead, Steamboat will also get a new avalanche dog programme for the 24/25 season and see the redesign of Steamboat Square which will gain an escalator, a new free outdoor ice-skating rink, and new Range Food and Drink Hall.