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Gondola Trivia for Lift Freaks!

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JerryG Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jun 22, 2002 Posts: 470 Location:Portland, ME	Posted: Feb 02, 2007 - 4:27 AM GMT Just prior to merging with Hall, PHB built Gondola that were called "Skycruisers" after ther merger. I believe that that was how they were marketed after Hall came into the picture, but I cold be wrong. Anyway, One of these was built in two phases (actually 2 lifts) at Sugarloaf in 63' and the top being finished in 64.' Whereas PHB and Hall built several variations of these for amusement parks and some ski resorts, an indientical "Skycruiser" was built right after the one at Sugarloaf. What famous resort was this built at? (Also a 2-part Gondola) Hint: The resort has one other thing in common with Sugarloaf, which has nothing to do with terrain or lifts. __________ "Thru the darkness of Future Past the magician longs to seeone chants out between two worlds 'Fire-walk with me.' " http://33isthenew23.blogspot.com

photogf128 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Apr 10, 2004 Posts: 2603 Location:MRV Vermont	Posted: Feb 02, 2007 - 5:02 AM GMT Edited: Feb 02, 2007 - 5:07 AM GMT I know little about lifts but from your last clue and they did have a gondola during that time I'm going to guess Sugarbush. Then again it could be kmart.....lol...final guess kmart. __________ facebook.com/profile.php?id=1454198707#!/pages/American-Photoart-Gallery/90884206988

necskibum Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: May 10, 2004 Posts: 179 Location:K Mart, VT	Posted: Feb 02, 2007 - 6:17 AM GMT Wildcat I believe __________ BR-350 Operator

moe Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 14, 2003 Posts: 538 Location:Back to MA	Posted: Feb 02, 2007 - 1:12 PM GMT Loon. Both the Wildcat and Sugarbush gondi's were Carlevaro/Savio (Wildcat's a double and the Bush's was a tripple). Among other things the 2 areas had in common were the logging and railroad themes, not to mention the octagonal shaped buildings. __________ Do not drink Pepsi, do not eat M&M's, because they are the tools of Babylon.

JerryG Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jun 22, 2002 Posts: 470 Location:Portland, ME	Posted: Feb 02, 2007 - 1:41 PM GMT Edited: Feb 02, 2007 - 1:42 PM GMT Interesting connections. Octagonal shaped buildings was especially cool, but I'm thinking of another resort and it's not in the East. (And it's not Keystone or Telluride) The additional clue I will give is that the resort's thing in common with Sugarloaf/usa is not not an inanimate object. This one is hard, and probably a little silly, but with some research, the answer will become obvious. It's just that you have to find ONE particular page of info that will give the answer if not already known. I have always dreamed of skiing this other resort and will do so at the end of this month! __________ "Thru the darkness of Future Past the magician longs to seeone chants out between two worlds 'Fire-walk with me.' " http://33isthenew23.blogspot.com

telemechanic Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jul 24, 2004 Posts: 412 Location:North Woodstock, NH	Posted: Feb 02, 2007 - 1:44 PM GMT Loon did have a PBH/Hall Gondola (it still has the signature tripod towers) but it wasn't a two stage lift. Still thinking...

JerryG Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jun 22, 2002 Posts: 470 Location:Portland, ME	Posted: Feb 02, 2007 - 1:50 PM GMT The Gondola I'm thinkning of had the same cabin design as SL's "Skycruiser." __________ "Thru the darkness of Future Past the magician longs to seeone chants out between two worlds 'Fire-walk with me.' " http://33isthenew23.blogspot.com

ciscokid Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Oct 09, 2006 Posts: 2080 Location:west Mi.	Posted: Feb 02, 2007 - 1:51 PM GMT Park City?1963? __________

telemechanic Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jul 24, 2004 Posts: 412 Location:North Woodstock, NH	Posted: Feb 02, 2007 - 1:56 PM GMT Squaw Valley? I still don't know what it has in common with Sugarloaf.

telemechanic Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jul 24, 2004 Posts: 412 Location:North Woodstock, NH	Posted: Feb 02, 2007 - 2:15 PM GMT Quote: Squaw Valley? I still don't know what it has in common with Sugarloaf. Ok, the cabin clue rules out my guess and Park city which both had the boxier Hall cabins...

JerryG Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jun 22, 2002 Posts: 470 Location:Portland, ME	Posted: Feb 02, 2007 - 2:44 PM GMT Quote: Squaw Valley? I still don't know what it has in common with Sugarloaf. We have a winner!!! What does Squaw Valley/USA have in common with Sugarloaf/USA??? I was going with the "USA" thing here, but they have both hosted World Cup downhills as well. SV's SkyCruiser is now gone as well, but it's in Hot Dog... the movie! __________ "Thru the darkness of Future Past the magician longs to seeone chants out between two worlds 'Fire-walk with me.' " http://33isthenew23.blogspot.com

mapnut Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jul 31, 2002 Posts: 5060 Location:New York City	Posted: Feb 02, 2007 - 2:45 PM GMT Jackson Hole? I didn't think their gondola was that old, but wasn't there a Harry Baxter connection?

moe Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 14, 2003 Posts: 538 Location:Back to MA	Posted: Feb 02, 2007 - 4:15 PM GMT Quote: Loon did have a PBH/Hall Gondola (it still has the signature tripod towers) but it wasn't a two stage lift. Still thinking... D'oh! 2 stages, I missed that in the question. Now, it's a Dopplemeyer drive, with CWA cabins. __________ Do not drink Pepsi, do not eat M&M's, because they are the tools of Babylon.

telemechanic Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jul 24, 2004 Posts: 412 Location:North Woodstock, NH	Posted: Feb 02, 2007 - 5:00 PM GMT Edited: Feb 02, 2007 - 5:01 PM GMT Jerry, Are sure Squaw and Sugarloaf had the same Cabins? I've been looking at old pictures on chairlift.org and I think Loaf's cabins were smaller, more egg shaped and Squaw's were more box shaped like the old Loon and Park City Gondolas. What do you think? http://www.chairlift.org/pics/sugarloaf/sl2.jpg http://www.chairlift.org/pics/squaw/sq15.jpg

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