Oldest operating as in containing the oldest operating parts of any Riblet lift. Still, the lattice structure at the top terminal is quite cool, I like that Mt. Hood Ski Bowl still operates a fleet of 100% Riblets.
Really the only major parts of the original Upper Bowl lift that are missing on this one are the 4 lattice towers. To my mind, this is just the same lift with 1970s towers added in, but you could also see it as a newer lift reusing parts of an older one.
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The original Upper Bowl was a 1949 installation if you check Ski Bowl’s history page. I believe this is the oldest operating Riblet.
Oldest operating as in containing the oldest operating parts of any Riblet lift. Still, the lattice structure at the top terminal is quite cool, I like that Mt. Hood Ski Bowl still operates a fleet of 100% Riblets.
you only love it because you visit lol. Eventually ski bowl will be Lower Timberline and maybe we will get some quicker lifts.@@sorenjones
Really the only major parts of the original Upper Bowl lift that are missing on this one are the 4 lattice towers.
To my mind, this is just the same lift with 1970s towers added in, but you could also see it as a newer lift reusing parts of an older one.