Colorado Al's Blog - History of Single Chairs

[Tricia]

It's been awhile since I've read Al's Blog, but this one seemed to pique my interest.
Single chairs in the earliest of days at Arapahoe Basin.

Upper Mountain Single Chair

Scattered about the mountain are a few old foundations. These concrete pads and steel were for the original Upper Mountain single chair inst...

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[Bill Miles]

We have some of those at Sun Valley, too. In my first visit in 1969 (makes me feel old, I guess I am), at least one lift was still a single.

 

[Rainbow Jenny]

I love the single chair at Niseko because I know it’s consistently good snow at the top although not necessarily good visibility.

Pizza Box: The most terrifying chairlift in Niseko

At the top of Niseko Grand Hirafu Resort sits the iconic Pizza Box chairlift. Built in 1983 this single person lift is both a terrifying and exciting ride.

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I finally made it to Warren, VT this summer to pay tribute to a friend lost in an avalanche 7 1/2 years ago. And I couldn’t help but drive to nearby Mad River Glen to see its famous single chair.