Lifts that need replacement

[MadMadWorld]

That is not the old chair line. That is the old T-bar line which will be gone. IT serviced the Taft Slope.

 

[WWF-VT]

Wrong Squaw

Got it.

 

[Newpylong]

What's wrong with the GMX at Sugarbush? Summit?

Or Heaven's Gate!

 

[canobie#1]

What's wrong with the GMX at Sugarbush? Summit?

What's wrong with the Sunny D char or the classic Outpost double? No need to replace a classic with low attendence in a smaller area.

I wouldn't replace the chair life, just refurb or replace the chairs. They're beaten up and ratty.

 

[thetrailboss]

What's wrong with the Sunny D char or the classic Outpost double? No need to replace a classic with low attendence in a smaller area.

Both lifts are at the end of their useful life. Specifically I'd say towers and footings.

I wouldn't replace the chair life, just refurb or replace the chairs. They're beaten up and ratty.

OK. Sounds like just a replacement of the carrier pads and covers would do it. I think you might mean the North Ridge as being ratty too. GMX is not as old.

 

[benski]

Or Heaven's Gate!

Heavens Gate broke down regularly last year.

 

[thetrailboss]

Heavens Gate broke down regularly last year.

Exactly. It was down a lot when I skied there. IIRC they had a significant incident last year when the line deroped.


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[4aprice]

What's wrong with the Sunny D char or the classic Outpost double? No need to replace a classic with low attendence in a smaller area.

I wouldn't replace the chair life, just refurb or replace the chairs. They're beaten up and ratty.

Found your replacement list interesting. Outpost is the shakiest chair I've ridden in the last 10 years anywhere. Love the pod but that chair needs work.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[thetrailboss]

Found your replacement list interesting. Outpost is the shakiest chair I've ridden in the last 10 years anywhere. Love the pod but that chair needs work.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

I love Outpost but man it was in tough shape when I last rode it in 2007. I don't think that POWDR has done much to help it. A newer double would be nice and reliable.


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[steamboat1]

I love Outpost but man it was in tough shape when I last rode it in 2007. I don't think that POWDR has done much to help it. A newer double would be nice and reliable.


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Outpost was the only upper mountain lift open at 9am after a big dump last year. Summit chair didn't open till 11am. I'd say that's pretty reliable.

 

[Smellytele]

I haven't been to Pico in 25 years but will be going this year hopefully Outpost will be open but not putting any money on it after what I have read on line over the years.

 

[jimk]

Correct, from a fun visit I made to Cannon in 2010. Don't believe it's where they put in that new chair about a year later. This line is closer to the Cannon beginner area.

Here's another candidate although it would be kind of a travesty to mess with fabulous old school aura:
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Here's a classic mid-Atlantic chair that could stand to be replaced, it crapped out recently and was refurbished, but just enough to keep moving:=)
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ID: TOP PHOTO IS SURFACE LIFT AT BLACK MTN, NH

ID: SECOND PHOTO IS ORIGINAL 1964 DOUBLE AT BLUE KNOB, PA. BTW, THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SKI PICS I EVER TOOK. THAT IS ONE LARGE STEELERS FAN, MADE THE LIFT LOOK LIKE A SINGLE CHAIR DON'T SPEAK ILL OF STEELERS WHILE IN WESTERN PA.

I haven't been to Pico in 25 years but will be going this year hopefully Outpost will be open but not putting any money on it after what I have read on line over the years.

Speaking of Outpost Double, from Mar 2011:

 

[WoodCore]

One of the last remaining original Carlevaro Savio lifts. Would be a shame to see it replaced.

 

[Newpylong]

I haven't been to Pico in 25 years but will be going this year hopefully Outpost will be open but not putting any money on it after what I have read on line over the years.

Every weekend for the most part. They've been making snow on Bronco too.

 

[steamboat1]

Outpost was the only upper mountain lift open at 9am after a big dump last year. Summit chair didn't open till 11am. I'd say that's pretty reliable.

This was on a Thursday.

 

[canobie#1]

Outpost seemed to be in good condition this past season. No reason to replace it unless it's really bad.

The heaven's gate triple not only broke down a lot but it also gets a huge line all day long. More capacity. Maybe some more trails up there or add snowmaking to spillsvile.

 

[WWF-VT]

The heaven's gate triple not only broke down a lot but it also gets a huge line all day long. More capacity. Maybe some more trails up there or add snowmaking to spillsvile.

You will likely never see snowmaking on Spillsville and many people share my opiniion that additional uphill capacity is not needed for that trail area.

 

[Madroch]

You will likely never see snowmaking on Spillsville and many people share my opiniion that additional uphill capacity is not needed for that trail area.

Agree- don't need more capacity unless jester is widened (and hence ruined) or another easy way down is added- jester gets sled off quick as it is as it gets most of the HG traffic...

 

[Newpylong]

I don't see adding uphill capacity at Heaven's gate remotely being a good idea. If for some reason continuous mechanical issues can't fix the lift I would hope to see nothing more than a new fixed grip Quad replace it.

 

[steamboat1]

I'd like to see a top to bottom lift up organ grinder.I think they had that at one time.