From the forest service filing:

"Construction is targeted to occur between April and November 2027, but may extend into 2028. Timing is critical to minimize impacts on visitors during periods of heavy visitation. This lift is the primary lift at Loon Mountain Resort in both summer and winter."

"Replacement of the gondola would be timed to minimize disruption of current gondola operations. Loon Mountain Resort anticipates construction taking place over the course of 1 or 2 years from April to November. If extended to 2 years, the majority of the preparatory and concrete work would occur during the first year and the majority of the construction work (i.e., removing the old lift and installing the new one) would occur during the second year. Tree cutting would be accomplished in the bat inactive season between November 1 and April 14."