Homestead – Cooper Spur, OR Return tension terminal. This was one of the last lifts Riblet built. View down the lift line. Another lift line view. Tower 6. Motor room and lift shack. Unload ramp. Riblet tower with lifting frame. Drive station controls. Lift overview. Share this: Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading...
Cooper October 30, 2017 / 3:32 pm A Riblet with catwalks! Thats a first! Do you know what year Riblet stopped making lifts? LikeLike
Peter Landsman October 30, 2017 / 10:10 pm Yes, after building only one lift each in 2000, 2001 and 2002, they announced the closure in May 2003. LikeLike
pbropetech March 3, 2021 / 8:26 am Riblet installed catwalks from the late 80s on, actually. Old chair 7 (1990) at Baker had them, as did chair 8 (’92). LikeLike
Brett k January 24, 2025 / 11:24 am A similar model of lift was installed at Willamette Pass in 1992 and they also featured catwalks. LikeLike
wolf February 4, 2021 / 2:21 pm Wow, this is the nicest Riblet ever. The top reminds me of CTEC but everything else is amazing. LikeLiked by 1 person
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A Riblet with catwalks! Thats a first! Do you know what year Riblet stopped making lifts?
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This one was their last new lift install.
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So 2002?
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Yes, after building only one lift each in 2000, 2001 and 2002, they announced the closure in May 2003.
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Riblet installed catwalks from the late 80s on, actually. Old chair 7 (1990) at Baker had them, as did chair 8 (’92).
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A similar model of lift was installed at Willamette Pass in 1992 and they also featured catwalks.
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Wow, this is the nicest Riblet ever. The top reminds me of CTEC but everything else is amazing.
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