Turtle

Location

SE of Mach.

Names

• Snail
• Slug
• Turtle

History

1986

Short, slow tow planned for beginners. Clearning and grading of site just east of Mach. ^hw

Clearing and grading was done for the “Turtle” tow. A 45 ft base pole, a head pole, and guy poles were set in place. Plans were made for installation of rope and drive equipment in 87. ^hr

1987

Revision to Super Worm occurred in the summer of 1987. ^dc87

Built in summer of 1986-1987. The driving machinery, transferred intact, originally operated the Worm tow. This area was built to provide a new, safe, beginner tow area.

New rope tow made with parts donated by Crystal Mountain and salvaged from Worm Tow, Electric motor 7.5 HP, Vertical 30’, length 190’, speed: very slow. ^hw

For downhill skiers, a new Beginners Ski Area was developed with a grade of seven degrees or less (the Turtle tow) and long, safe runouts. The old Worm Tow was relocated to this area. ^hr

1990

Meany Ski Lodge continues to operate their downhill rope tows, and in fact, has added a beginner tow. ^ma83

2020