They did not need to hike interest rates to save the currency and soothe investors.
The new lift means that skiers no longer need to hike to the legendary Revelation Bowl.
"We still think there is a need to hike further," said Elga Bartsch, senior European economist at Morgan Stanley in London.
She has said she would need to hike to the top of a mountain to be able to enjoy skiing down it.
He talks about how accessible they are ("You don't need to hike for four hours to get into the hills") yet how isolated they often feel.
It's built on a cliff and you need to hike up a path from the public car park which, in a country where no one walks if they can help it, adds to the adventure of getting there.
"The data-dependent Fed will most likely see the payroll numbers as taking pressure off any immediate need to hike interest rates, significantly reducing the scope for further policy action in September," said Chris Williamson, chief economist at IHS Markit.
"It will need to hike rates significantly to defend the rouble, or let the rouble further weaken".
Just getting to Skálanes is an adventure in itself – the track is not accessible to regular cars, so you will need to hike, bike, kayak or 4WD, or organise staff to pick you up.
