Agree that a high speed lift is a great idea (Elk could use one also). I have not made it up to Montage this year (yet) but sounds as though there are a shitload of improvements and the attendance is way up.
Hope it continues and then the new owners make some money and can invest in a HS lift. I ski a lot at a small mountain in southern NH called Crotched; they bought a HS and installed it about two years ago, It makes a world of difference.
I always enjoyed Sno (Montage) great conditions and low crowds. Not being on Route 80 proximity of the NY/Northern NJ yahoos is a big plus. I wish them the best and if they build a HS lift "they will come" reference to an old baseball movie that most of you are too young to remember. Let it snow.