A Look at A-Basin's New Montezuma Lift

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08-26-2007, 10:20 AM
scaryfast

A Look at A-Basin's New Montezuma Lift

My friend and I biked up the A-Basin Service road to the Lenawee Trail. Here is a preview of the new Montezuma Lift. The main parts of the lift are complete. All that's left is to put up the tower's and the cabling. The towers are being staged in the parking lot. My pics don't do the new terrain justice. Can't wait for snow.

New Midway Lodge
http://www.biglines.com/photos_large.php?photo_id=78126
http://www.biglines.com/photos_large.php?photo_id=78126

The Climb
http://www.biglines.com/photos_large.php?photo_id=78128
http://www.biglines.com/photos_large.php?photo_id=78128

Montezuma Lift
http://www.biglines.com/photos_large.php?photo_id=78129
http://www.biglines.com/photos_large.php?photo_id=78129

View Down the Lift Line
http://www.biglines.com/photos_large.php?photo_id=78131
http://www.biglines.com/photos_large.php?photo_id=78131

Skiable Terrain
http://www.biglines.com/photos_large.php?photo_id=78130
http://www.biglines.com/photos_large.php?photo_id=78130

Chutes Looking Towards Keystone
http://www.biglines.com/photos_large.php?photo_id=78133
http://www.biglines.com/photos_large.php?photo_id=78133

Montezuma Lift from Lenawee Trail Looking Back towards Ski Patrol Shack
http://www.biglines.com/photos_large.php?photo_id=78132
http://www.biglines.com/photos_large.php?photo_id=78132
08-26-2007, 10:57 AM
Benny Profane

Thanx for that. Will there be parking or access down there?
08-26-2007, 11:31 AM
P_McPoser

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benny Profane

Thanx for that. Will there be parking or access down there?

No.........
08-26-2007, 11:36 AM
UTpowder

SNOW!!!! SNOW!!!! SNOW!!!!

SNOW allready dammit

I want to ski
08-26-2007, 11:38 AM
MOHSHSIHd

My only concern is the affect on the front-side side-country access. Now that every tom, dick, and mary will know where the gate is.....:nonono2:
08-26-2007, 11:42 AM
P_McPoser

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOHSHSIHd

My only concern is the affect on the front-side side-country access. Now that every tom, dick, and mary will know where the gate is.....:nonono2:

It wasn't a big secret before Phish.
08-26-2007, 11:43 AM
summit

you mean where the FOUR gates are

The gates will be:
At the bottom of Zuma Bowl (NEW)
Top of the E ridge (as before)
Top W ridge for the Beavers (kind of like before, but easier)
Lower down W for the Beavers (NEW for fingers maybe maybe maybe?)
08-26-2007, 12:02 PM
MOHSHSIHd

Quote:

Originally Posted by P_McPoser

It wasn't a big secret before Phish.

We all know that, but I hope they at least put up some signs telling people that they shouldn't just follow strangers out through the gates with no gear or knowledge.
08-26-2007, 01:34 PM
HaHa

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOHSHSIHd

We all know that, but I hope they at least put up some signs telling people that they shouldn't just follow strangers out through the gates with no gear or knowledge.

Since you are so hard core, you ought to stand at those gates and show people the way down. I'll be looking for you. How much do you charge?
08-26-2007, 01:43 PM
Deep Days

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaHa

Since you are so hard core, you ought to stand at those gates and show people the way down. I'll be looking for you. How much do you charge?

God forbid someone be concerned for another man's well-being. :rolleyes:

Hmmmmmmm... is this the next Loveland Chair 9? I think I just made up my mind about keeping my 5-mountain pass.
08-26-2007, 01:47 PM
Ethan Cool

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deep Days

God forbid someone be concerned for another man's well-being. :rolleyes:

Don't worry Max, I got your back.
08-26-2007, 01:57 PM
grskier

It'll be interesting to see what happens to the BC traffic around there...

Under 2 months until their white ribbon of death begins.
08-26-2007, 04:35 PM
Benny Profane

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOHSHSIHd

We all know that, but I hope they at least put up some signs telling people that they shouldn't just follow strangers out through the gates with no gear or knowledge.

Uh, yeah, those signs will stop them dead in their tracks. "Whoa, I'm a gaper, I can't handle this. No way. Let's take the safe way."
08-26-2007, 04:42 PM
skiHOG

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deep Days

I think I just made up my mind about keeping my 5-mountain pass.

why would you even consider getting rid of it? easily the best deal in CO. or did you become too core for summit county(and vail)?
08-26-2007, 04:42 PM
MOHSHSIHd

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benny Profane

Uh, yeah, those signs will stop them dead in their tracks. "Whoa, I'm a gaper, I can't handle this. No way. Let's take the safe way."

I never thought it would, but maybe people with a brain will re-think what they are doing.

Personally, I don't like skiing back there with a pack of 5 idiots following and skiing above me and my friends.

I like being alive, and believe that most other people do too.
08-26-2007, 05:45 PM
doublediamond223

http://www.biglines.com/photosv2/200...ines_78126.jpg
http://www.biglines.com/photosv2/200...ines_78128.jpg
http://www.biglines.com/photosv2/200...ines_78129.jpg
http://www.biglines.com/photosv2/200...ines_78131.jpg
http://www.biglines.com/photosv2/200...ines_78130.jpg
http://www.biglines.com/photosv2/200...ines_78133.jpg
http://www.biglines.com/photosv2/200...ines_78132.jpg

Pictures posted properly.
08-26-2007, 05:57 PM
HaHa

Ha! This is such a Summit County thread. One guy is correcting the original poster, and another is claiming how "hard core" Summit is!

Have you not noticed that it's a tad gaped-out over there????
08-26-2007, 06:13 PM
Benny Profane

Is the lift scheduled to be up and running by, say, January?
08-26-2007, 06:24 PM
SHUT THE FUCK UP YOU FUCKING MORON

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaHa

Ha! This is such a Summit County thread. One guy is correcting the original poster, and another is claiming how "hard core" Summit is!

Have you not noticed that it's a tad gaped-out over there????

SHUT THE FUCK UP YOU FUCKING MORON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cussing: :cussing: :fuckyou:
08-26-2007, 06:34 PM
Deep Days

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtq_99

or did you become too core for summit county(and vail)?

Absolutely not. I love A-Basin. And Vail. And Beaver Creek and Keystone. Due to some unexpected events, I may end up actually needing some money.

Haha is an inappropriate name. I don't think it's funny what a tool you have shown yourself to be. Just unfortunate.
08-26-2007, 07:33 PM
skiHOG

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deep Days

Absolutely not. I love A-Basin. And Vail. And Beaver Creek and Keystone. Due to some unexpected events, I may end up actually needing some money.

what did you get yourself into this time, gosey?
08-26-2007, 08:06 PM
Benny Profane

hey, before this turns into a multi page flame whatever, please answer my last question if you can. Then I'll be gone.
08-26-2007, 08:53 PM
Steepdeepnlong

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaHa

Ha! This is such a Summit County thread. One guy is correcting the original poster, and another is claiming how "hard core" Summit is!

Have you not noticed that it's a tad gaped-out over there????

If the skiing's good, who cares how "gaped out" it is anyway? Why you so concerned about what other people are doing, or waering, or whatever "gaped out" means? Just shut up and ski, or don't.
08-27-2007, 06:09 AM
shera

The front side country is so big that I'm not worried about the impact from a more visible gate. More people skiing in the steep gullies is a good thing and it would be nice not to duck a rope to get there. The beavers will continue to be tracked out down in the drainage. As for the rockpile, that was being skied more heavily the last couple of years than I can remember from before.

That's my $.02 anyway.

Thanks for the pics - interesting.
08-27-2007, 09:34 AM
Ireallyliketoski2

There should be someone at the top of that bowl handing out shin pads.
08-27-2007, 09:59 AM
Tye 1on

Holy crap, that's the new midway restaurant? I worked there two springs in the, ahem, mid-80's, when the whole thing was outdoors, two long tables with tubs of pop and beer [not even bottled water yet Spritey], chips and candy, and a few bbq grills pumpin out the burgers and brats. It was such a blast working there! Nice eye candy, and, although only 3.2% beer was sold up there, 6 or 8 of 'em was a nice buzz skiing down after work. Ah, the [fkna awesome] old days...
08-27-2007, 10:37 AM
Telemarketeer

Quote:

More people skiing in the steep gullies is a good thing and it would be nice not to duck a rope to get there.

You speak the truth, but it kinda makes you feel like you are getting away with something every time you don't get caught. Of course that's just cause ski patrol turns a blind eye to it and only enforces it when they feel like it.

As for the beaves and rockpile, I think it's only a matter of time before they put in a lift for that too so enjoy it while you can. There are a tons of hidden runs back there that never get any traffic.
08-27-2007, 10:41 AM
Benny Profane

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tye 1on

Holy crap, that's the new midway restaurant? I worked there two springs in the, ahem, mid-80's, when the whole thing was outdoors, two long tables with tubs of pop and beer [not even bottled water yet Spritey], chips and candy, and a few bbq grills pumpin out the burgers and brats. It was such a blast working there! Nice eye candy, and, although only 3.2% beer was sold up there, 6 or 8 of 'em was a nice buzz skiing down after work. Ah, the [fkna awesome] old days...

Yeah, but you gotta admit, making a covered, sheltered space was a good idea at 10,000 plus at the bottom of a bowl. More days of use, and still a big deck in an awesome spot to do a burger and beer. And it doesn't look like one of those things at Vail.

Sooo....anybody know when this lift is sceduled to run?
08-27-2007, 10:57 AM
smolakian

The A-Basin website says December. The new stuff isn't really gonna be that great. But, it will spread out the skiers on the mountain more and there will be a few more cornices to huck.

I thought part of the overall plan was to replace the exhibition chair with a high-speed.
08-27-2007, 11:12 AM
Benny Profane

Quote:

Originally Posted by smolakian

The new stuff isn't really gonna be that great. But, it will spread out the skiers on the mountain more and there will be a few more cornices to huck.

My thoughts exactly. The place is small when the East wall is closed.
08-27-2007, 11:27 AM
adimmen

Quote:

Originally Posted by smolakian

The new stuff isn't really gonna be that great. But, it will spread out the skiers on the mountain more

This is exactly what happened in Breck with Imperial. People flocked to the new lift served stuff in mass and left the older terrain much less crowded.
08-27-2007, 11:42 AM
TeleHoar

Quote:

Originally Posted by adimmen

This is exactly what happened in Breck with Imperial. People flocked to the new lift served stuff in mass and left the older terrain much less crowded.

True. At least for the first year, then the novelty wore off and it's back to the same ol-same ol.

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