The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-01-15
Ski Tow Makes
First TripUp
Libby Hill

A big event in Libby sports his
tory was the trial operation of tn
ski tow belonging to the Libby SIX
Club on the public hill just soutl
of town, last Sunday afternoon. 4
large number of enthusiastic skier
and spectators were present anC
commended its successful com
pletion. There are a few minol
changes to make which will double
the speed and make the use of /
easier.
The tow is approximately AIS fee
long and is situated on the cas-
side of the hill, running from the
bottom up to the narrow part of the
cleared space. The unit is so con
Structed that if at a later time il
is desired to move it to the tor
of the hill this can be done. The
tow is electrically operated and has
chases a ticket he will be given ar
attachment which he will use al
day This attachment fastens or
very readily but if the hold is re
leased it instantly slips off the cable
A small wooden shed shelters the
machinery at the upper level and
d pole fence keeps bvStanders away
from the lower pulleyS.
Construction of the machinery was
done in the shops of the Zonolite
Company The men members have
faithfully helped with the construc-
ton and installation of the tow,
which is valued at about one thous-
and dollars.
Needed financial assistance has
been given the project by clubs and
individuals. enabling the Ski Club
to buy the electric motor, cable and
shed lumber The Zonolite Com
pany gave most generously of their
materials and equipment thus max
ing it possible to have a superior
outfit.
Cash donations have been re
ceived from the following to date:
J. Neils Lumber Company, VIEW,
First State Bank, Order of Coolies,
Mountain States Power Co, and
Miller's Clothing Store.
The tow will be in operation at
the following times, until further
announcement: Friday ITO p. m,
SATURDAY. l-6 D. m, SUNDAY IT p. m.
Tickets for the dav will be sold
at soc for adults and Csc for students
up through high school age. Sea
son tickets can be purchased at
$500 for adults and $3.50 for stu
dents.
Signs regarding the use of the
tow will be posted and users are
asked to regard them carefully
Rules and Regulations for
Use of Tow
This tow has been constructed for
use on this public hill by any and
all person who may desire to
so use it. Nominal fees have been
set up to defray operating expenses
only. The cooperation of all is asked
in the use of ski tow so that every
one NAV enjoy the use of it safely.
For your own and the benefit Of
others we ask that the following
rules be carefully observed:
l. Do not ride tow if there is al
ready 4 skiers on. (Limit is four
at tlme)
. STAY at least fifty feet from the
tow rider ahead of you.
3 II you ran White Oh Wv 1oA1
out of path of those following
YOU first, then smooth out your
sitz mark before proceeding.
When arriving at top of tow be
sure to let go of rope at upper
level of landing then clear way
for tow-riders behind you.
Obey all instructions given by
0DeratOrS
f An children and youths under
the age of Is years shall have
written consent of their parents
before using lift.
Please do not tamper with any
parts of ski tow while operator
IS not on duty.
BE cautious and courteous at all
times. and watch for your safety
as well as that of others using
ski tow.
@ No child under 10 years of age
viii be allowed to use the tow
unless one Of his parents is pres
ent
va thank YOU for your coopera-
+,on and hope it will not be neces-
ssrv 10 bar the use of the tow to
am who do not follow the rules,
are and courtesies requested.
The Libby Ski Club was organized
II wears ago and it has been one Of
tbe club aims to have tow. Sew
raj wears ago one was planned but
the shortage Of material and man
rower during the war caused post
ronement
skiing is a popular winter sport
,,Tt has been receiving headline at
,srtion wherever good facilities
ev.st II is hoped that the Libby
y,c.nity viii develop into more Of
! winter sports center and the in
staIlation Of the tow on the public
81 hin should help considerably TO
create interest.
Announcement Of the opening
8.v viii appear later IN this news
paper.