Interesting article I thought the folks on here might find interesting, given ole Joe's investment patterns (read: lack of) in lifts:
https://www.midwestskiers.com/post/fixed-grip-highspeed-why-so-many-midwest-hills-go-fixed#:~:text=At the time of installation,for a small ski resort.
Something to ponder on your 15 minute scenic ride at Fall festival this weekend.
No snow at our elevation at just shy of 8000’ but Mt Daly had snow last night. Zoomed in picture from our porch.
Aspen mountain webcam this morning
These 2 beauties visited us last night