This Yan triple was added alongside the Bear double in 1981 to provide additional capacity on the main face.The lift line.The top section is short but steep.Mellow lower lift line.View down from the breakover.Towers 12 and 13.Traditional Yan top drive with fixed bullwheel.Top station overview.Motor room and operator house.The bottom station is height adjustable.For the 2024-25 season, this lift was significantly shortened to become a beginner lift, replacing the Cub chair (left). It also took Cub’s name.Top station in new, lower location.The whole lift was upgraded with new controls, etc.Upgraded lift overview.The towers received new lifting frames and cat walks.New upper terminal location.Drive station next to the old Cub drive and Mokelumne Express lift line.View from the summit of the upgraded lift.Looking down from the abandoned lift corridor.
Yeah it still runs, as of now it’s just a backup for the 6 pack next to it.
There has been talk of shortening Kuma and making a beginner lift out of it and getting rid of Cub. Top terminal would be about the same elevation as top of Cub is now. Think would be a great idea!!!
But seems like they don’t want to spend the money. Although the cost would be minimal compared to a new lift.
Kuma won’t run again in it’s current configuration. It will be operating in 2024 -2025 as a beginner lift. The new top will be uphill of existing tower 8, same elevation as Cub top. Cub lift will disappear.
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These photos were taken while Bear was being replaced with a high speed six pack.
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Does anyone know if this lift still runs?
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Yeah it still runs, as of now it’s just a backup for the 6 pack next to it.
There has been talk of shortening Kuma and making a beginner lift out of it and getting rid of Cub. Top terminal would be about the same elevation as top of Cub is now. Think would be a great idea!!!
But seems like they don’t want to spend the money. Although the cost would be minimal compared to a new lift.
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Not anymore. It’s for sale per Peter’s news blog for this week.
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they are selling it
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Probably because there is talk of selling it to Kirkwood and using the money for a lift to the village
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Kuma will be shortened in the summer of 2024. It becomes a beginner lift.
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Chairs have been removed so I assume it’s being dismantled and won’t run again.
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Kuma won’t run again in it’s current configuration. It will be operating in 2024 -2025 as a beginner lift. The new top will be uphill of existing tower 8, same elevation as Cub top. Cub lift will disappear.
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