Small company, based in Quebec. Only built a handful of lifts, a few of which are still operating (in Quebec).
Here’s a picture of the old Timberland Standish chair:
The lift in the photo closely resembles a later-model Mueller double, especially the grips. Did Timberland-Ellicott license their designs from Mueller?
The T-E chair was retrofitted by Mueller at some point, which involved changing all the chairs. If you go to the page for the Standish chair, Skier72 has posted a photo of what the originals looked like, and I also posted some photos of the abandoned chair in Wawa, which was the only other chairlift T-E built, and it has the same chairs. The T-E terminal in Wawa does (did, I think it was torn down) say Skyway on it, which suggests maybe their designs were licenced or shared with Skyway. And if you look at some photos of the remaining T-E t-bars and Skyway t-bars out east, they do look almost identical. If anyone knows of any remaining Skyway double chairs, or photos of one from that era, maybe we can get to the bottom of the licencing mystery!
The T-E chair was retrofitted by Mueller at some point, which involved changing all the chairs. If you go to the page for the Standish chair, Skier72 has posted a photo of what the originals looked like, and I also posted some photos of the abandoned chair in Wawa, which was the only other chairlift T-E built, and it has the same chairs. The T-E terminal in Wawa (along with most of their t-bar terminals) does say Skyway on it, which suggests maybe their designs were licenced or shared with Skyway. And if you look at some photos of the remaining T-E t-bars and Skyway t-bars out east, they do look almost identical. If anyone knows of any remaining Skyway double chairs, or photos of one from that era, maybe we can get to the bottom of the licencing mystery!
Here is an description of the original 1954 lift from a 2009 article “The lift was an original Poma, with the mechanical release pulled by an attendant. Tripods supported the pulley and cable as one ascended to the top unload, which is the present flat spot where Lookout, Larch and Marmot diverge. This is about 100 metres below the present quad top.”
They have since painted every lifts terminal black (Except strawberry and angel) which looks really clean now and have installed cool and good looking metal letters of the chairlifts names on each lift.
They have since painted every lifts terminal black (Except strawberry and angel) which looks really clean now and have installed cool and good looking metal letter of the chairlifts names on each lift.
It was relocated to Iran. The lower section still uses VonRoll detachable equipment, the upper section operates as a pulse gondola with modifications from Doppelmayr.
Banff Sunshine Village was formerly known as Sunshine Village Ski Resort. They rebranded to play on the Banff name as it’s more internationally recognized. I think around 2015 or 16? Skier72 could probably give you the exact year.
Yesterday, they got another 4-5 cm of fresh snow, this will make construction on Super Angel a bit slower. They better fly those towers in before October storms arrive !
I did a bit of quick research. I believe this lift was actually the original TeePee Town chair, as referenced in this 1978 newspaper article from the Edmonton Journal.
My understanding is that Mueller upgraded TeePee Town in 1984 with a new drive and new Bail chairs.
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Wait nevermind It is a counterweight.
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What was timberland-ellicot?
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Small company, based in Quebec. Only built a handful of lifts, a few of which are still operating (in Quebec).
Here’s a picture of the old Timberland Standish chair:
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Timberland-ellicot also built quite a few T-bars in Ontario and Quebec during the short time they were around in the mid 1960’s to mid 1970’s
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The lift in the photo closely resembles a later-model Mueller double, especially the grips. Did Timberland-Ellicott license their designs from Mueller?
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The T-E chair was retrofitted by Mueller at some point, which involved changing all the chairs. If you go to the page for the Standish chair, Skier72 has posted a photo of what the originals looked like, and I also posted some photos of the abandoned chair in Wawa, which was the only other chairlift T-E built, and it has the same chairs. The T-E terminal in Wawa does (did, I think it was torn down) say Skyway on it, which suggests maybe their designs were licenced or shared with Skyway. And if you look at some photos of the remaining T-E t-bars and Skyway t-bars out east, they do look almost identical. If anyone knows of any remaining Skyway double chairs, or photos of one from that era, maybe we can get to the bottom of the licencing mystery!
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The lift was so problematic that Mueller and Hall retrofitted it explaining the similarities.
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The T-E chair was retrofitted by Mueller at some point, which involved changing all the chairs. If you go to the page for the Standish chair, Skier72 has posted a photo of what the originals looked like, and I also posted some photos of the abandoned chair in Wawa, which was the only other chairlift T-E built, and it has the same chairs. The T-E terminal in Wawa (along with most of their t-bar terminals) does say Skyway on it, which suggests maybe their designs were licenced or shared with Skyway. And if you look at some photos of the remaining T-E t-bars and Skyway t-bars out east, they do look almost identical. If anyone knows of any remaining Skyway double chairs, or photos of one from that era, maybe we can get to the bottom of the licencing mystery!
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I see sevral lifts were built before the first VonRoll gondola. how did that work? Skimaps doesn’t have a map old enough to show it.
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There was also a Poma built in 1960 and their first lift was built in 1954.
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Here is an description of the original 1954 lift from a 2009 article “The lift was an original Poma, with the mechanical release pulled by an attendant. Tripods supported the pulley and cable as one ascended to the top unload, which is the present flat spot where Lookout, Larch and Marmot diverge. This is about 100 metres below the present quad top.”
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The article refers to Larch area at Lake Louise.
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Picture of the old Hall T-Bar:
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They have since painted every lifts terminal black (Except strawberry and angel) which looks really clean now and have installed cool and good looking metal letters of the chairlifts names on each lift.
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They have since painted every lifts terminal black (Except strawberry and angel) which looks really clean now and have installed cool and good looking metal letter of the chairlifts names on each lift.
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What happened to the vonroll gondola?
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It was relocated to Iran. The lower section still uses VonRoll detachable equipment, the upper section operates as a pulse gondola with modifications from Doppelmayr.
https://www.remontees-mecaniques.net/bdd/reportage-tcv3x6-sofeh-von-roll-5908.html
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Apparently, the new lift will be called “Super Angel”, will have direct drive and yellow bubbles. The last day to ride Angel is the 12th May.
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Is this called Sunshine Village or Banff Sunshine?
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I believe it is called Sunshine Village and Banff Sunshine interchangeably, but correct me if I’m wrong
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Banff Sunshine Village was formerly known as Sunshine Village Ski Resort. They rebranded to play on the Banff name as it’s more internationally recognized. I think around 2015 or 16? Skier72 could probably give you the exact year.
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They have put an old picture from 2002 I guess.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=858879832934473&set=a.617350013754124
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Yesterday, they got another 4-5 cm of fresh snow, this will make construction on Super Angel a bit slower. They better fly those towers in before October storms arrive !
https://www.skibanff.com/conditions
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New Super Angel LX opens on Saturday!!
Also, Peter, like TP, this lift has LX in its name.
Hope you get the pictures soon!
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Super Angel Express or Super Angel LX? The map says Super Angel Luxury Express.
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Super Angel LX
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Yeah, Peter has to change it before the URL gets messed up.
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Like Breckenridge that refers to its detachables as “Superchairs”, Sunshine refers to its bubble lifts as Luxury expresses (LX).
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Peter still hasn’t changed it.
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Here are some photos of the new Super Angel. https://imgur.com/a/2EozaP0
Some thoughts from my first day on it:
The direct drive is very quiet.
Much smoother ride than TP, most likely the chair suspension.
Seats are very high quality and the bubbles are more spacious inside than TP.
The yellow bubble colour is nicer than orange or blue IMO.
I actually like the individual small T footrests rather than the Dopp triangle pucks.
The padded bar has a cool graphic showing the euro Leitner terminal shape
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Cool photos, wish they put a livecam at the top! They are parking the chairs right now, it appears they run in reverse.
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Do you have any more info on the un-named Mueller double with the 1978 installation date?
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I did a bit of quick research. I believe this lift was actually the original TeePee Town chair, as referenced in this 1978 newspaper article from the Edmonton Journal.
My understanding is that Mueller upgraded TeePee Town in 1984 with a new drive and new Bail chairs.
Article here:
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Hey Does anybody remember silver city?
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I read an article on it:
https://skicanadamag.com/how-gnar-is-too-far-sunshine-village/
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Whasn’t there supposed to be a Chair running up silver city?
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