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Oldest Operating Ski Lifts in the North East

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WoodCore Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jan 13, 2002 Posts: 3134 Location:CT	Posted: Jul 14, 2004 - 12:17 AM GMT This topic was spurred by a recent thread that got me wondering about the oldest operating ski lifts in the Northeast (NY Included). Where are they? What year where they built? etc. My hope is that the wealth of knowledge present here on the Snowjournal discussions forums might be able as a group to put together a definitive list of the oldest operating ski lifts in the Northeast. (modifications to lifts allowed) Here's what I can offer to start the list. 1948 - The Single Chair - Mad River Glen, VT 1954 - Big Spruce Double - Stowe, VT 1955 - East Bowl Double - Cranmore, NH 1958 - Upper Snowdon Poma - Killington, VT 1959? - Lower Poma Lift - Hickory Hill - Warensburg, NY 1961 - Black Triple Chair - Magic Mtn, VT Your input would be greatly appreciated! __________ "Freedom often leads, but responsibility always follows close behind."

boris Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Dec 04, 2002 Posts: 133 Location:	Posted: Jul 14, 2004 - 12:23 AM GMT Sugarloaf ,Me .. The # 3 bateau T-bar was built around 1955 ish. the old beast is handy on some of those days when the upper mountain is colder than a witch's you-know-what.

dirk109 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 21, 2001 Posts: 1082 Location:Stratton, VT	Posted: Jul 14, 2004 - 12:24 AM GMT The Plaza double at Bromley has gotta be ine th 50's range.

Betsy Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Sep 04, 2001 Posts: 1995 Location:Burlington Area, VT	Posted: Jul 14, 2004 - 12:27 AM GMT Burke's Mountain Poma has got to be right up there....

PatrickSullivan Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Sep 16, 2001 Posts: 695 Location:	Posted: Jul 14, 2004 - 3:45 AM GMT Pats Peak's Valley Double: 1963

boybud Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 19, 2002 Posts: 293 Location:The flatlands of Ohio	Posted: Jul 14, 2004 - 2:06 PM GMT Would re-located lifts count? If so I could add a few.

ismrider Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Mar 21, 2004 Posts: 273 Location:CT	Posted: Jul 14, 2004 - 2:47 PM GMT When was K-marts snowdon triple made? __________ I Dont Have To Outrun The Bear, I Just Have To Outrun You.....

WoodCore Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jan 13, 2002 Posts: 3134 Location:CT	Posted: Jul 14, 2004 - 2:59 PM GMT Quote: When was K-marts snowdon triple made? Built in 1973, the Glades triple was installed in 1972. __________ "Freedom often leads, but responsibility always follows close behind."

WoodCore Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jan 13, 2002 Posts: 3134 Location:CT	Posted: Jul 14, 2004 - 3:00 PM GMT Quote: Would re-located lifts count? If so I could add a few. Sure why not. __________ "Freedom often leads, but responsibility always follows close behind."

boybud Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 19, 2002 Posts: 293 Location:The flatlands of Ohio	Posted: Jul 14, 2004 - 4:27 PM GMT OK, 1960 Mueller double 1963 Poma F10 platter still in operation @ Ski Butternut.

Bkroon9175 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: May 25, 2003 Posts: 469 Location:Pembroke, MA	Posted: Jul 14, 2004 - 4:41 PM GMT The Tenney summit double was built in 1964. The Black Mtn chairs in Jackson must be of the same vintage. My guess is that Black T Bar is even older.

Stan Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Mar 23, 2002 Posts: 175 Location:WAYNE, PA	Posted: Jul 14, 2004 - 6:27 PM GMT I think all of Bromley's current chairlifts date from the late 60's or later. The original summit double (now replaced by the HS Quad) was installed sometime around 1960 or so. I remember riding on it in the summer when it was still pretty new, and that was early 60's. The old J-bars were gradually replaced after that, but not much before 1970. Little Bromley, which was on the downhill side of Route 11, was still there in the mid-60's, though I don't know when it last operated. __________ "gravity rules"

dirk109 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 21, 2001 Posts: 1082 Location:Stratton, VT	Posted: Jul 14, 2004 - 11:19 PM GMT Bromley is more along the lines of, The 3 Halls went in aorund the early to mid 70's. The Blue Ribbon Quad went in the early 90's. And of course the High speed went in in the mid 90's alond with the new lords prayer T-Bar. The kicker is, The before mentioned Plaza lift went in aorund the same time as the Old #1 chair went in. When Bromley owned Magic, They took down the beginner chair and took the chairs and strung them on the Plaza lift. ~Dirk

Schwick-schwick Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Apr 23, 2002 Posts: 146 Location:Stafford, VA	Posted: Jul 14, 2004 - 11:49 PM GMT Quote: Little Bromley, which was on the downhill side of Route 11, was still there in the mid-60's, though I don't know when it last operated. So that's why my old ski brochure referred to the current Bromley as "Big Bromley" I never knew there was a "Little Bromley" __________ Extreme coffee drinker

pharmacist Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Feb 20, 2004 Posts: 152 Location:Troy, NY	Posted: Jul 15, 2004 - 12:28 AM GMT There is a double chair (not sure what brand, it is a wood/metal hybrid) at Titus Mountain in Malone, NY that still operates on very crowded days. I am not sure what year, but it has been there since the moutain opened as Moon Valley.... Maybe if I snapped a picture someone could "diagnose" it... __________ 88.7% of statistics are made up on the spot...

WoodCore Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jan 13, 2002 Posts: 3134 Location:CT	Posted: Jul 15, 2004 - 12:56 AM GMT Edited: Jul 15, 2004 - 2:41 PM GMT Here's the updated list as we stand to date: 1948 - The Single Chair - Mad River Glen, VT 1954 - Big Spruce Double - Stowe, VT 1955 - Mountain Poma – Burke, VT 1955 - East Bowl Double - Cranmore, NH 1958 - Upper Snowdon Poma - Killington, VT 195? - #3 T-bar – Sugarloaf, ME 195? - Lower Poma Lift - Hickory Hill - Warrensburg, NY 1960 - Granny’s Double Chair – Butternut Basin, MA 1961 - Black Triple Chair - Magic Mtn, VT 1962 - Duckling Double Cahir - Mount Sunapee, NH 1962 - Scooter Double Chair – Butternut Basin, MA (Originally installed at Petersburg Pass) 1963 - Peak Double Chair – Pat’s Peak, NH 1963 - Poma Lift – Butternut Basin, MA 1963 - Madonna I Double Chair – Smugglers Notch, VT 1964 - Summit Double Chair – Tenney Mtn, NH 1964 - Sterling Double Chair – Smuggler’s Notch, VT 1968 - Jay Peak Tram – Jay Peak, VT 1968 - Double T-Bar - Mount Southington, CT 1969 - Paddy's Double Chair - Butternut Basin, MA 196? - Plaza Double – Bromley, VT 196? - Village Double Chair - Smuggler's Notch, VT 196? - Mohawk Double Chair – Mohawk Mtn, CT 1969 - Arrowhead Double Chair – Mohawk Mtn, CT 1972 - Glades Triple Chair – Killington, VT 1973 - Snowdon Mtn Triple – Killington, VT Anymore old operating ski lifts out there? __________ "Freedom often leads, but responsibility always follows close behind."

PatrickSullivan Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Sep 16, 2001 Posts: 695 Location:	Posted: Jul 15, 2004 - 2:01 AM GMT oops...mistake....change that Valley Double to Peak Double

WoodCore Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jan 13, 2002 Posts: 3134 Location:CT	Posted: Jul 15, 2004 - 2:19 AM GMT Quote: oops...mistake....change that Valley Double to Peak Double Done! __________ "Freedom often leads, but responsibility always follows close behind."

rocket21 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Sep 13, 2001 Posts: 8403 Location:USA	Posted: Jul 15, 2004 - 3:16 AM GMT Let us not forget the center pole doubles at Bousquet, Jiminy, and Catamount... __________ NewEnglandSkiHistory.com

orangegondola Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jan 07, 2002 Posts: 1366 Location:somewhere on shazam	Posted: Jul 15, 2004 - 3:55 AM GMT Speaking of old operating lifts, I just uploaded some fantastic pics from chairlift.org contibutor Mike M. (Also some great pics from Mike S but the lifts aren't as old!). Check out the early Heron double chair that is practically all OEM! chairlift.org __________ www.savemagicvermont.com, www.chairlift.org

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