Upwards of 70 people rescued from stalled gondola on New York ski mountain
Rescues are currently underway after 60-70 people became stranded on a disabled gondola.
Over 65 people rescued after a gondola failed in New York
Dozens of skiers were rescued after a gondola at Gore Mountain in North Creek, New York failed due to mechanical issues. Watch as officials lowered the stranded skiers to the ground with the assistance of a harness. This incident impacted 67 skiers in 20 baskets.
GORE MOUNTAIN, N.Y. – Between 60-70 people have been rescued from a gondola on an Upstate New York mountain.
The New York State Police received a 911 call around 10:30am ET about stranded people on Gore Mountain's gondola lift.
NORTH CREEK, NY - NOVEMBER 8: A sign for the Gore Mountain Ski Center is seen on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 from Pleasant Valley Road in North Creek, N.Y.
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According to New York State Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, dozens of people were riding the gondola and on an estimated 20 baskets, when it became disabled.
Investigations are primarily being led by forest rangers and on-site staff, with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) office leading.
According to Gore Mountain Ski Resort, this was not caused by a loss of power, but a mechanical issue.
All travelers are now rescued from the gondola, and the mountain will remain open for the day.