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Trivia Week 5

What was a “moli”?

Aspen Lift 1

Aspen Lift 1 – Single Chairlift built in 1946 By the 1960’s the American West had emerged as the premier place to ski.  As we Easterners sharpened our edges or put on an extra layer, we heard rumors of blue… Continue Reading →

The First Chairlift

Ruud Mountain Charlift with Mount Baldy in background – Photo courtesy of Ed Pearson The first chairlift was installed at Sun Valley, Idaho, in 1936 and began operation in December.  Pete Davis was the first with the correct answer and… Continue Reading →

Trivia Week 4

Where was the first chairlift in New England and when did it begin operation?

Surface Lifts

Riding a T-bar The first T-bar in the U.S. was at Pico and began operation in January 1941.  At the time it was the highest capacity lift in North America!  Brad and Janet Mead, founders of Pico and parents of… Continue Reading →

Trivia Week 3

Where was the first chairlift in the world and when did it begin operation?

The Rope Tow

The first rope tow in the U.S. was built in Woodstock, Vermont, and began operation on January 18th, 1934.  Congratulations to Cynthia Kelley from Essex Junction who was the first correct responder.  Greg Dirmaier also added the fact that it… Continue Reading →

Trivia Week 2 #2

Complete the following poem: “Poma lifts are made in France _______________”.

Trivia Week 2 #1

Where was the first T-bar in the U.S. and when did it begin operation?

Trivia Week 1

Where was the first rope tow in the United States and when did it start operation?

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