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Mount Hood Skiway - leaving the Upper Terminal
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Mount Hood Skiway - leaving the Upper Terminal
Mount Hood Skiway - leaving the Upper Terminal - an aerial tramway which connected Government Camp and Timberline Lodge from 1951-1956 - Oregon, USA. It closed due to financial difficulties. Date: circa 1952
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An intriguing snapshot of the past: Mount Hood Skiway, Oregon, USA, circa 1952 - the moment of departure from the Upper Terminal of an aerial tramway that once connected Government Camp and Timberline Lodge. This unique cable car ride, in operation from 1951 to 1956, offered an unusual means of transportation for ski enthusiasts seeking to enjoy the slopes of Mount Hood. The Mount Hood Skiway, a fascinating relic of the 1950s, was a bizarre contraption that defied the traditional definition of a ski lift. Instead of the conventional chairlifts or T-bars, this aerial tramway carried passengers in a cable car, suspended high above the forest floor. The journey began at the lower terminal in Government Camp, ascending up the mountain to the Upper Terminal at Timberline Lodge. As seen in this photograph, skiers are preparing to leave the Upper Terminal, their equipment in tow. The crisp winter air, the snow-capped mountain, and the rustic charm of the tramway all contribute to an idyllic scene that transports us back in time. The Mount Hood Skiway, with its cable car ride, added a touch of the extraordinary to the already picturesque landscape of the Pacific Northwest. Despite its charm and novelty, the Mount Hood Skiway faced financial difficulties and ultimately closed in 1956. Today, this piece of history serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and innovation that shaped the ski industry in the United States during the mid-20th century.
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