Super Worm

Short rope tow paralleling Mach.

Known as the Worm Tow until 1987.

History

1990

• SuperWorm motor which burned up and replaced was finally made to work^hi
• SuperWorm rope was changed because it was frayed

1987

A new rope tow (super worm) donated to Meany by Crystal Mountain Ski Area was assembled on the lower Lane. A drive system was engineered and fabricated for this intermediate tow.^hr

Revision to Worm occurred in the summer of 1987. A new lower terminal was built 50’ further down the hill. The speed increased to 800 feet per minute (9.1 MPH). Many of parts for this tow donated by Crystal Mountain Inc.^dc87

New rope tow where Worm tow used to be. Parts donated by Crystal Mountain Ski area. Electric motor 20 HP. Vertical 160’, length 510’. Goes faster, carries more people than worm. Medium speed.^hw

pre-1987

The Worm Tow