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Category: Civil Engineering

Double Red Chair 1973

Double Red Chair 1973

In 1973, RMSC replaced the original Red Chair, upgrading it from a single chair to a double chair. This development increased the number of skiers on Red Mountain. 
Paradise Triple Chair 1976

Paradise Triple Chair 1976

The Paradise Triple Chair construction occurred from August to December 1976. It is located on the south side of Granite Mountain, which opened up even more skiing terrain […]
Rope Tow 1953

Rope Tow 1953

In November 1953, the Red Mountain Ski Club built a rope tow. It quickly became popular amongst junior skiers, as they were not allowed to ride the Red […]
Fiona Martin Loading onto the T-Bar

Fiona Martin Loading onto the T-Bar

Fiona Martin loading onto the T-Bar, circa 1974
Poma Lift, circa 1963-1964

Poma Lift, circa 1963-1964

Photo was taken by Pat Archibald.
T-Bar 1971

T-Bar 1971

The T-Bar was completed before the 1971-72 ski season.  The T-Bar was constructed to take pressure off the Red Chair and Poma Lift.  It was located on the […]
Granite Chair 1965

Granite Chair 1965

The Granite Chair was a significant undertaking for the RMSC. Built in 1965, the lift started at the lodge and went to the top of Granite Mountain. It […]
Poma Lift 1960

Poma Lift 1960

The Poma Lift was built in 1960 because there was growing enthusiasm for skiing in the area. It began near the lodge and continued two-thirds of the way […]
Red Chair Installation

Red Chair Installation

Installing the first chairlift on Red Mountain in 1947.