It was installed in 1997 before loading carpets had become popular. Also it was a bit of a marketing push at the time. Ironically, when you ski there most people will flock and wait in line of the Mach I Express. If the fixed grip Chair 2 is running, it can be faster to the top due to the line and misloads on the detach.
Lift 7 is the 1985 Riblet install, and Lift 5 is the 1986 Riblet install. This is based on both the vertical rise and length stats as well as the hanger arm style.
One more thing that doesn’t quite add up between Lift 2 and Mach 1 Express…the vertical is 12 ft higher on Lift 2 (255 vs. 243), yet the Lift 2 upper terminal is noticeably lower (maybe between 5 and 10 feet) and the lower terminals for the two lifts are very close. I wonder if the SAM survey had a typo on Lift 2.
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Why the need for a detachable? It’s so short and a fixed quad with loading carpet would be a lot cheaper.
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It was installed in 1997 before loading carpets had become popular. Also it was a bit of a marketing push at the time. Ironically, when you ski there most people will flock and wait in line of the Mach I Express. If the fixed grip Chair 2 is running, it can be faster to the top due to the line and misloads on the detach.
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Lift 7 is the 1985 Riblet install, and Lift 5 is the 1986 Riblet install. This is based on both the vertical rise and length stats as well as the hanger arm style.
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One more thing that doesn’t quite add up between Lift 2 and Mach 1 Express…the vertical is 12 ft higher on Lift 2 (255 vs. 243), yet the Lift 2 upper terminal is noticeably lower (maybe between 5 and 10 feet) and the lower terminals for the two lifts are very close. I wonder if the SAM survey had a typo on Lift 2.
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