Detachable vs Fixed Grip Lifts

[Ripitz]

Compared to the lift systems in Europe , the US uses rope tows.

There are a few exceptions, most notably, Big Sky’s lift system which now includes the new tram is state of the art. The gondola, which is next, will complete the package and be operational for years to come.

 

[tirolski]

There are a few exceptions, most notably, Big Sky’s lift system which now includes the new tram is state of the art. The gondola, which is next, will complete the package and be operational for years to come.

Stu wrote a recent piece about it and interviewed folks.

The Storm Live #2: On The Ground for the Opening of Big Sky’s New Lone Peak Tram

“It’s going to change the way people view Big Sky” – Boyne Resorts CEO Stephen Kircher

www.stormskiing.com

The most interesting part to me was the Swiss dude who was in charge of putting the pieces together to the top of Lone.
Stu asked em where ya gonna ski? (cause he’s takin 3 months off after the christening)
Little place 20 min away from home with a T-Bar and good skiers.

Ya can’t even ski using the new tram now, similar to the shiny new Barker 6 in Sunday River. It’s now supposed to open back on 23DEC23.

 

[trackbiker]

There are a few exceptions, most notably, Big Sky’s lift system which now includes the new tram is state of the art. The gondola, which is next, will complete the package and be operational for years to come.

I'll take this lift over standing in any stinking tram. Best lift I ever rode.
3S Matterhorn Glacier Ride Cable Car

 

[raisingarizona]

Yeah, the 1950s.

That's a good one and even though I know you're joking they do make sense to me for small mom and pop places that don't have the visitation numbers of a larger ski area. I'd think they cost a lot less to maintain and insure.

I like T-bars and Poma lifts but rope tows? Not so much, I really like my leather gloves.

 

[tirolski]

Yeah, the 1950s.

See where ya get tellin the dang boarders at Hyland Hills that.
The twin rope tows are packed with them after skool nowadays.

Looks like good clean fun too.

There's times & places for em.

That's a good one and even though I know you're joking they do make sense to me for small mom and pop places that don't have the visitation numbers of a larger ski area. I'd think they cost a lot less to maintain and insure.

I like T-bars and Poma lifts but rope tows? Not so much, I really like my leather gloves.

Ya shouldn’t wear out yer gloves if ya get goin coming in hot like they do.
With yer bike/ski experience ya could be a dang contender.

 

[jasonwx]

There are a few exceptions, most notably, Big Sky’s lift system which now includes the new tram is state of the art. The gondola, which is next, will complete the package and be operational for years to come.

for north america yes...but the lift system in Zermatt makes Big sky's seem antiquated...I rode gondolas and chairs that start under ground...They have a subway and train system that takes inside the mountain...all for less then a 100$ a day...

 

[tirolski]

The redheaded kid put a rope tow in his yard and won gold.

 

[raisingarizona]

for north america yes...but the lift system in Zermatt makes Big sky's seem antiquated...I rode gondolas and chairs that start under ground...They have a subway and train system that takes inside the mountain...all for less then a 100$ a day...

Yeah, Switzerland is extremely wealthy and even the poor people aren't really poor.

They don't have the US military tho!

 

[tirolski]

There are a few exceptions, most notably, Big Sky’s lift system which now includes the new tram is state of the art. The gondola, which is next, will complete the package and be operational for years to come.

The local rag did a writeup on the new tram.

Lone Peak Tram ‘one hell of a birthday present’ for resort’s 50th

Big Sky Resort cuts the ribbon on new tram, soon to abutt new Explorer Gondola and expand base-to-peak scenic tourism By Jack Reaney ASSOCIATE EDITOR As the new Lone Peak... READ MORE

www.explorebigsky.com

 

[tirolski]

Stu wrote a recent piece about it and interviewed folks.
The most interesting part to me was the Swiss dude who was in charge of putting the pieces together to the top of Lone.
Stu asked em where ya gonna ski? (cause he’s takin 3 months off after the christening)
Little place 20 min away from home with a T-Bar and good skiers.

More T-Bar .

T-Bars Aren't A Relic Of the Past, They're The Future

At a fraction of the cost to install and operate, these surface lifts serve curious beginners and seasoned lifers alike.

www.skimag.com