Are the lifts running up the hill just for the view?

Lol, pretty much, yes😀

I believe they are open for skiing and boarding thru this weekend 4/15. Not all runs will be open

For skiers in the winter and bike riders in the summer. Sight seeing can also be done using the lifts.

Maybe on weekends but they're transitioning from ski season to Mt biking. There will be a lot of work preparing the trails.