Common Characteristics
The loading station of all three chairlifts are or were located near the lodge at 5,950 feet (1829 m) elevation and transported riders to the 7,000 foot (2134 m) level, up an average gradient of 20%. Except for the very lowest part of the route, the lift is not protected by trees or land features and faces the full force of snow storms. Heavy winds frequently produce huge snowdrifts and copious and dense snow challenge lift crews to keep the lift open. Procedure is to close the lift if winds exceed 50-60 mph or dense fog reduces visibility below approximately 25 feet (7.6 m). These conditions close the Mile approximately 40% of winter days.
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