Loon Gondola?

[jerryg]

Okay, so I heard a rumor that in the coming years, Loon's gondola will be moved to Sugarloaf. Is this a joke? If it isn't a joke, where would they put it and what would they want with a gondi that's almost 25 years old? A replacement for the West Mountain chair, perhaps?
Thanks!

 

[Vortex]

Rumors I read from another board was a lift to get to timberline that could be low and avoid wind, and access the bullwinkles cafe for dinner at night. i think I've heard something similar elsewhere.

 

[Telemechanic]

Okay, so I heard a rumor that in the coming years, Loon's gondola will be moved to Sugarloaf. Is this a joke? If it isn't a joke, where would they put it and what would they want with a gondi that's almost 25 years old? A replacement for the West Mountain chair, perhaps?
Thanks!

Loon's Gondola will be 20 years old on July 4th and its in excellent shape too. If it is moved its likely to have many of its components rebuilt and even some modern upgrades before being re-installed.

 

[thetrailboss]

That's interesting.....seems that Boyne is employing the same logic at SR: get a gondola to the midmountain lodge for more revenue (nonskiers and riders) and for offseason events.

 

[MichaelJ]

My first impression, too. The view from Bullwinkle's for dinner would be sensational. Too bad the sun sets the other way...

 

[davidhowland14]

What would Loon do?

 

[WJenness]

What would Loon do?

Probably whatever Jesus would.

-w

(sorry, I couldn't resist the obvious parallel.)

 

[ckofer]

G O N D O L A spells ganjala?

 

[deadheadskier]

What would Loon do?

I would think HSQ or six pack. Probably a better option with less wind hold issues.

 

[Telemechanic]

Wwld

What would Loon do?

...possibly

 

[hardline]

...possibly

the shot shows just how big a six pack is. i really don't like them, a quad is the biggest i think that should ever be used.

 

[MadPadraic]

I hate six packs; worst thing about stratton.

 

[millerm277]

the shot shows just how big a six pack is. i really don't like them, a quad is the biggest i think that should ever be used.

Better than a gondola in my opinion...loading them can get chaotic though.

 

[hardline]

Better than a gondola in my opinion...loading them can get chaotic though.

i just don't like riding them i feel like i am on the end of a see saw. i don't mind gondolas as long as they dont pack them like sardines.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I hate six packs; worst thing about stratton.

I like the six-pack at Blue because it's so roomy and the padded seats/seatbacks are mad comfortable..

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I'm not a huge fan of gondolas because you have to take your skis off and they sometimes cram the maximum capacity and some guys have to sit with their legs real wide apart hogging the space..Gondolas are good for one purpose...safety meetings..

 

[AndyEich]

...some guys have to sit with their legs real wide apart...

did you really say that?
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[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

did you really say that?

Well if it's an 8 person Gondola with 4 people on each side..you need to sit a little more compact to accomadate everybody..some people hog alot of space..at bars it's like that as well..some people sit with their legs so freaking wide..

 

[bigbob]

I also heard from a reliable source this could be a possiblity. I try and avoid the Loon gondola because of the lines, plus you have to remove your skiis. this would be a good solution with additional capacity with a choice of what type of lift to ride.

 

[4aprice]

I have always loved the Loon Gondola so I would hate to see it go. I've never been there when it was on a wind hold so I don't know if its common. I can also sympathize with those who don't want to take thier ski's off. Too many lifts of my youth are going bye bye.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ