Drive-tension terminal.Loading area.Lift line looking towards Iron Mountain.Mi-unload #1.Riding up.Mid-unload #2.Last section of the line.Mid-unload #2.Return bullwheel.
This lift hasn’t ran at all this season. This means that the only way to Quicksilver Gondola is via Iron Mountain. In previous years, you could ski from the top of dream peak to this lift, and then ride it across to the gondola. PCMR updated the on-mountain signage indicating this change, which likely means that it’s unlikely this lift will be put back into service anytime soon.
The Iron Mountain route is arguably much more direct since from Red Pine Lodge you’re only taking two lifts (Timberline and Iron Mountain) whereas the Flat Iron route involves four lifts (Tombstone, Peak Five, Dreamscape, and Flat Iron), three of which are fixed grip..
Did this come used from Solitude? If not, I’m just curious as to where it is from.
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Yes, it is the old Powderhorn and/or Apex.
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I figured out the following on this lift
Length: 1,641 ft
Vertical Rise: 4 ft
Horsepower: 175 HP
Chairs: 102
Line Speed: 500
Capacity: 1,200 per hour
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Thanks!
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It is apex the way I now this is powderhorn went up on the left and apex you loaded on the right.
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You can go either way on that lift!
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The award for the flattest lift around? Vertical rise is 5 feet. No wonder it’s called Flat Iron.
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This lift hasn’t ran at all this season. This means that the only way to Quicksilver Gondola is via Iron Mountain. In previous years, you could ski from the top of dream peak to this lift, and then ride it across to the gondola. PCMR updated the on-mountain signage indicating this change, which likely means that it’s unlikely this lift will be put back into service anytime soon.
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The Iron Mountain route is arguably much more direct since from Red Pine Lodge you’re only taking two lifts (Timberline and Iron Mountain) whereas the Flat Iron route involves four lifts (Tombstone, Peak Five, Dreamscape, and Flat Iron), three of which are fixed grip..
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Well it’s finally operating now a few days ago.
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Yeah I rode it yesterday for the first time. I wonder if there was some dispute, that then got cleared up….
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Wonder what fuss it would be the Colony people were up to?
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