The new Aspen chairlift follows a completely different alignment from the previous Aspen double, running along the fall line and starting lower.This is the second Skytrac quad chair for Arizona Snowbowl.Riding up the lift line through Aspen trees.Lower station and loading area.Quad chair with foot rests.A Skytrac tower head.This is the fifth new chairlift at Snowbowl in 10 years.Return terminal at the top.View from the summit.Lower lift line with namesake aspen trees.Tower 3.View up the line.Side view of the Monarch drive station.Lift overview.
It’s a shame they destroyed a beautiful trail to place this chairlift. The Aspen Nature Loop had some of the most mature Aspens with a lush and biodiverse forest floor.
I believe this is the first Skytrac I’ve seen with padded backrests. Are there any others?
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A couple others have them, Park City and Hermitage both do.
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Gore’s too.
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Padded backrests have always been an option but most Skytrac customers are looking at reducing the upfront cost of a new lift and go for basic.
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Appears the return station is in the same location. Nice little lift and should keep a lot more folks away from Hart Prairie
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does anyone know what happened to the old lift?
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Bet it was scrapped.
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The lift was originally the Agassiz double and was installed in 1961.
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Yeah, likely scrapped or parted out 1500ft length, old, really no demand for these anymore.
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It’s a shame they destroyed a beautiful trail to place this chairlift. The Aspen Nature Loop had some of the most mature Aspens with a lush and biodiverse forest floor.
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