Detachable vs Fixed Grip Lifts
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A late running Saturday night T-bar would also pair nicely for POW hounds with the timing of this storm.
Midwest Skiers did some calculations of capacity recently with discussion of cost.See where ya get tellin the dang boardersat 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.
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.
Some info about Hyland Hills' twin tows.
MarzNC
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For Bogus Basin in Idaho, the decision to install two new fixed grip quads instead of one detachable quad was fairly simple. It was a matter of money. Bogus is a non-profit. But it's not small and has been updating lifts and infrastructure steadily.
Looking forward to checking out Bogus at the end of a ski safari in March.
February 2024
Looking forward to checking out Bogus at the end of a ski safari in March.
February 2024
New Chairlifts at Bogus Basin Summer 2024 | Announcements
We are installing two NEW chairlifts at Bogus Basin in the summer of 2024, reinvesting every dollar where it counts – THE MOUNTAIN!
bogusbasin.org
x10003q
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Yes, it was money, but, more importantly, the lift length on both does not justify a detachable.For Bogus Basin in Idaho, the decision to install two new fixed grip quads instead of one detachable quad was fairly simple. It was a matter of money. Bogus is a non-profit. But it's not small and has been updating lifts and infrastructure steadily.
Looking forward to checking out Bogus at the end of a ski safari in March.
February 2024
New Chairlifts at Bogus Basin Summer 2024 | Announcements
We are installing two NEW chairlifts at Bogus Basin in the summer of 2024, reinvesting every dollar where it counts – THE MOUNTAIN!bogusbasin.org
The new Coach Quad - 1412ft long, 323ft vertical, 2.9min ride time (replacing a 1981 Yan double).
The new Bitterroot Quad - 2462ft long, 538ft vertical, 4.9 min ride time (replacing a Riblet double from the 1970s).
Bogus Basin is on the list of places I want to visit.
MarzNC
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Agree. The money part makes it that much easier to explain to the masses who don't pay attention to details. Who could argue with having TWO new lifts for less than the price of ONE.
I gather Coach serves beginner terrain. Since Bogus has a mission to serves locals, especially local families, sounds like the old lift got busy on weekends.
Had heard of it but didn't realize quite how big it is, with 2600 acres and 4 high-speed quads at this point. Pretty impressive for a non-profit.
