Why Grand Targhee Resort is Highly Rated for Efficient Ski Lifts

Grand Targhee has received the 2025 silver award for Best Resort for Lift Efficiency for North America. The recent upgrade to high-speed chairlifts across the entire mountain has transformed the skier experience, as Bryson, an advanced snowboarder, points out: "All the chairlifts now are high speed." This modernisation includes the new Colter lift, which Ashley, an expert skier, describes as "fast and comfortable" while offering stunning views of the Tetons. Despite being known for incredible powder conditions, Targhee maintains impressively short queue times throughout most of the season, with Tyson noting that even though "the lift speed is a bit slow... it's not a big deal because the lines were small." This comprehensive lift system efficiently serves the resort's varied terrain while preserving its uncrowded feel.

What truly distinguishes Grand Targhee's lift system is how it balances modern capacity with maintaining the resort's authentic character. The mountain never feels overcrowded, with Ryan, an advanced skier, highlighting that it's "never too crowded" despite the excellent snow conditions. This efficiency extends beyond just the lifts themselves - our users mention the resort's excellent operational management, with one beginner snowboarder noting they "had every lift open the first week of the season" and that management "really seem to have their stuff together." Even on busier weekends when, as Bryson mentions, "parking lot fills up," the lift system continues to distribute skiers effectively across the mountain. The combination of modern infrastructure, strategic lift placement covering diverse terrain, and efficient crowd management creates an exceptional skiing experience worthy of recognition.

Want to know if this resort is right for you? Read our full resort guide to see how Grand Targhee stacks up across all 20 of our community-rated categories!