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Being added on the East side of
the area, the lift will service east side new runs that previously
had been difficult to get to. Construction is under way here on the
lower lift station, in early July, as pole guide towers go up, on
the slope leading to the top. |
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A view from the top location,
showing grading and clearing work. |
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A look from top side at one of
the new runs that will be available from the new lift, and a view of
the MTU Campus, across the Keweenaw Waterway. |
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Another of the runs that will
be served by the East side chair lift. |
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This wooded glen area also will
get access from the new chair lift addition. |
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Workers are setting up forms
for the top side towers. |
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Another shot of the upper tower
construction base work. |
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In the second week of August,
the chair lift control hut is now in place, and cable guides are now
in place on the towers. |
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By the second week in
September, the counter weight is done and the primary cable has been
strung to the top of the hill and back down. |
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Here, the completed cable
stringing is better shown, as well as a good view of one of the
support towers. |
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