On July 8, the Red River Ski Area obtained a special-use permit for a helicopter from Timberline Helicopters, Inc. to install new towers for the new Copper Chairlift at the Red River Ski and Summer Area.

During the installation, the Scenic Summer Chairlift, Tip Restaurant, disc golf, hiking, biking, and Nature Trail were closed to the public so crews could work on the installation.

The Ski Area is working with Doppelmayr USA as contractors to complete the work and to perform upgrades at the ski area.