Mt. Hood Meadows Bids Farewell to Original Chairlift

Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon, has announced plans to retire and disassemble its Blue chairlift, an aging two-person fixed-grip Riblet ropeway that first began operating in 1968 during the ski area's inaugural season.That likely leaves one question on local skiers' minds—can you buy one of the historical chairs? Yep.Want to keep up with the best stories and photos in skiing? Subscribe to the new Powder To The People newsletter for weekly updates.Mt. Hood Meadows Blue lift. Date unknown.Photo&am