Hill Modifications Through The Years
Mont Ripley has been an important part of Michigan Tech since the early 1930s. It has been an integral part of Houghton-Hancock life since then. It has gone through many changes throughout the years.
Mont Ripley has Been kept safe for over 70 years by Mont Ripley Ski Patrol. The Mont Ripley Ski Patrol is a Member of National Ski Patrol since 1938.
In respect to the college, skiing was made a varsity sport at MTU in the fall of 1941.
A few years later in 1945 the Michigan College of Mining and Technology and the Quincy Mining Company reach an agreement where the college rents part of the land owned by QMC for $1.00 a year. The main reason for this lease was to expand the hill and to put up new structures such as ski tows.
In 1948 another big change came to Mont Ripley. They put up new electric lights so they could offer night skiing to their customers. This happened with six 1500 watt bulbs that lit the hill from the tow line.
In 1965, the new t-bar lift begins construction. Later in this year, a contract was awarded to W.F. Milford& son to build the new chalet at the base of the hill.
In 1981 the new double seat chair lift is now up and running with a capacity of 1100 skiers per hour. The new lift is located to the west of the t-bar.
In 1997 the new lighting system is complete, it will allow for night skiing every day of the week.
In 2007 the newest lift is constructed to the east of the t-bar, it is another two seater and is named the Copper Hoist.
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