Poma – Cranor Hill, CO

Built in 1965 and operated by the City of Gunnison, this Poma platter lift is one of the oldest operating lifts in Colorado.
Only one lift here, no snowmaking and minimal grooming.
The drive unit.
Up top is the tension return bullwheel.
View down from the summit.
Another view of the floating bullwheel.
The last two towers.
There are three official unloading points.
’60s style Poma tower.
A half tower for the uphill side.
Split tower 2.
Lower station overview.

4 thoughts on “Poma – Cranor Hill, CO”

  1. Domenic H Policaro's avatar Domenic H Policaro October 19, 2021 / 2:42 pm

    Replaced a ropetow installed in 1962 when the hill opened

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  2. liftnerd's avatar liftnerd April 12, 2023 / 6:29 pm

    Why are feeler rollers so uncommon today?

    They are obvious in this picture:

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  3. liftnerd's avatar liftnerd April 12, 2023 / 6:30 pm

    I like the Thiokol (?) and snow roller in pic 3.

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  4. Coloradoskilifts's avatar Coloradoskilifts July 9, 2025 / 2:46 pm

    I like the wooden sculptures in pics 2 and 7. Haha.

    Might need to zoom in a bit to see them.

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