Mountain Dew Hoist – Mt. Bohemia, MI

This Riblet triple was the first lift installed at Bohemia for its 2000 opening.
Outdoor controls.
Lift overview.
Lower part of the lift line.
Towers with added lifting frames.
View down the line.
Counterweight behind the top terminal.
Breakover towers.
Another view of the line.
Top terminal seen from below.
Unloading area.
View up the line.
Another view of the lift line.
Lower station overview.
For the 2023-24 season this lift received a new Skytrac drive terminal.
For now the drive terminal has no tensioning but it is designed to be converted to drive-tension when the top terminal is replaced.
Bottom station over the old Riblet vault drive.
Side view of the new Monarch station.
Skytrac controls.
Riding up the lift line in summer.
View down the lower line.
Middle section of the line.
Nearing the summit.
In spring 2024 this lift received a new Skytrac return terminal.
Upgraded top station.
Skytrac Peak return.
New top configuration.
View from the summit.
The final four breakover towers.
View down to Lac La Belle.
Riblet triple chair with insert clip.
A tower head with combination assemblies.
The first few towers.
View back up the line.

4 thoughts on “Mountain Dew Hoist – Mt. Bohemia, MI

  1. Vintage Chairlifts's avatar Vintage Chairlifts July 9, 2021 / 2:04 pm

    Almost looks like Doppelmayr lifting frames.

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  2. awconrad's avatar awconrad January 8, 2022 / 9:12 pm

    One note on this lift, they load it as a double due to weight constraints. Because their clientele is heavily skewed adult male, and the average adult male is heavier than the population average, they load two at a time to not go over the weight limit (per their social media).

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  3. Ryan's avatar Ryan July 6, 2024 / 12:16 am

    Not a fan of the lime green or purple chairs. I am a fan of seeing a Riblet being re-used, even if it has new Skytrac terminals.

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  4. PottedPlant's avatar PottedPlant February 19, 2025 / 9:31 am

    After the recent upgrades, there are no longer any restrictions on loading the lift; it’s run as a normal triple

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