Speaking of goofy lifts

[billski]

Where was I skiing (out west maybe) where the chairlift goes up straight, then plateaus and turns about 45 degrees left before continuing it's upward ascent? Anyone remember where that is?

The first time going up it was rather disconcerting seeing what appeared to be the end of the lift, but no off ramp ;-)

 

[Glenn]

Didn't Killington used to have a lift that turned? I haven't been there for about 20 years though.

 

[kcyanks1]

Didn't Killington used to have a lift that turned? I haven't been there for about 20 years though.

Still does. South Ridge Triple.

 

[andyzee]

Still does. South Ridge Triple.

And be careful when you go around it, if you're holding something, good chance you may loose it.

 

[rachelv]

Maybe you're thinking of the Collins chair at Alta? Here's a picture of the midstation where it turns:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6QnCl0x-oiQ/R_57SJj-RiI/AAAAAAAAAVo/sBfX2-g714c/DSC_0037.JPG

 

[drjeff]

Maybe you're thinking of the Collins chair at Alta? Here's a picture of the midstation where it turns:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6QnCl0x-oiQ/R_57SJj-RiI/AAAAAAAAAVo/sBfX2-g714c/DSC_0037.JPG

Baldy Express @ Snowbird also makes a slight right turn mid way, although no mid station for this one. Must be some kind of rule about high speed quads located on Mt Baldy in Utah that can't run a straightline or something

 

[mitchmac]

There's one at Breckenridge like that. Even stranger is that it you can load at the 45 degree turn too...

 

[Glenn]

And be careful when you go around it, if you're holding something, good chance you may loose it.

I remember it being a rather forceful turn.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Was it in the Pacific Northwest or interior BC?

 

[SkiDork]

Mt Snow had the most goofy lifts of the century... bar none

 

[billski]

Mt Snow had the most goofy lifts of the century... bar none

not following u. say more....

 

[SkiDork]

not following u. say more....

the old lifts they used to have...

 

[St. Jerry]

Snowmass has one.

 

[BushMogulMaster]

Breckenridge has several lifts that turn. Most exciting of which is the Snowflake Double, a Leitner Poma fixed grip. Uses a series of horizontal-mounted sheave assemblies to complete the turn. Has multiple bullwheels on the return side, and the line crosses itself several times.

 

[taul]

The old Mixing Bowl lift @ Snow that had the chain instead of a cable, and the hood to keep the grease from dripping all over ya.

Those little 2 person clamshell gondolas were pretty goofy as well,

 

[Sparky]

I don't think I've ever seen anything like this one. Has anyone ever ridden this Mount Snow lift?


http://www.uvm.edu/skivt-l/?Page=./vault/aircardetail.jpeg&dir=./vault

 

[SkiDork]

I don't think I've ever seen anything like this one. Has anyone ever ridden this Mount Snow lift?


http://www.uvm.edu/skivt-l/?Page=./vault/aircardetail.jpeg&dir=./vault

yup. I rode all the Mt Snow goofy lifts...

 

[4aprice]

There's one at Breckenridge like that. Even stranger is that it you can load at the 45 degree turn too...

The lift I love is the Tbar that bends about 30 degrees and goes up along the rim of Horseshoe Bowl.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[2knees]

the bubble "gondola" at snow was ridiculous.

the old poma's at okemo. you could actually launch yourself about 5 feet in the air if you wanted to.

the old giant killer poma at pico. scariest ride in town.

those are the 3 that stick out in my mind.

 

[SkiDork]

that 2 place gondi at Sneaux (I guess what you call bubble) where you sat down like a regular chairlift and the gondola closed around you was da bomb...