Once the king of ski lifts, Riblet Tramway dominated North America’s slopes with their iconic fixed-grip chairlifts, especially in the Midwest. But how did a company that helped define modern skiing disappear almost overnight? In this video, we dive into the fascinating rise and fall of the Riblet Tramway Company — from mining trams to ski lift domination, to the high-speed revolution that left them behind. Supporting footage from: @thekingsguidespokane @DoppelmayrGroup @leitnerpomaofamerica2735 00:00 Intro 00:41 Byron & Early Riblet Years 02:52 Riblet's Entry into the Ski Industry 04:04 Riblet's Growth & Innovation 05:47 A New Era in Ski Lift Tech 07:10 The Downfall of Riblet 09:01 A New American Lift Company Emerges 09:40 Outro & Final Thoughts

It's officially off-season—but that means one thing: upgrades are happening across the Midwest! In this video, we're counting down the Top 5 ski area improvements you need to know about for the 2025 season. From brand-new chairlifts and revamped lodges to the reopening of a beloved community hill, we're covering the biggest changes that will shape your ski trips next winter. ►Subscribe: youtube.com/midwestskiers ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwest_skiers ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/midwestskiers 00:00 Intro 00:32 Welch's Fixed Grip Quad 02:03 Spirit's Fixed Grip Quad 03:32 Lutsen's Charlie's Alpine Bistro 06:40 Nordic's New Lodge 07:52 Nutt Hill's Renovation/Revive 09:30 Wrap-Up and Outro

If the Midwest is known for one thing, it has to be rope to parks, but if you can only pick five of the very best, which would they be and why? Well, today, I'll walk you through my top five, which I assembled from asking various riders, park builders, and my personal input. Huge, thank you to Coastal Jibs for sponsoring this video. Be sure to check out their catalog here: https://www.coastaljibs.ca/files/2024-CoastalJibs-SnowPark-EN.pdf 00:00 Intro 01:55 My #1 Must-Visit Midwest Park 03:30 My #2 Must-Visit Midwest Park 06:07 My #3 Must-Visit Midwest Park 09:06 My #4 Must-Visit Midwest Park 12:10 My #5 Must-Visit Midwest Park 13:47 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

Today, we are looking at a ski area located just outside Milwaukee, Little Switzerland! I'll walk you through each of the runs and give you insights into the terrain, vibe, and some of the ski area's history. If you enjoy this series, subscribe so you can catch all future episodes! Learn more about Little Switzerland here: https://www.littleswitz.com/ 00:00 Intro 01:05 Basic Information about Little Switzerland 04:02 Beginners Carpet 05:00 Beginners Area 05:55 Chair 1 06:37 Easy Cheesy - Beginners Area 07:30 Easy Cheesy - Wine Skin 08:18 Slingshot 08:50 Big Deal Rope Tow 09:11 Big Deal 09:32 Jane's Deal 09:55 41 Park 10:42 Expedition Supply Park 11:13 Turn Pike - Grandpa's Run 12:21 Chair 2 13:05 Matterhorn - Grandpa's Run 13:48 Matterhorn - Sno Bowl 14:42 Bomber Bowl 15:26 Death Valley 16:05 Shorty's 16:41 Schuss 17:15 Southern Comfort 18:01 Holy Switz 20:10 Happy Trail Park 20:30 Happy Trail Park Rope 21:05 Things We Missed 22:40 Final Thoughts

Ropes are the Midwest's thing, but how do you ride one if you're a first-timer? Well, I've got you covered with a breakdown of how to ride a rope tow and some helpful tips to get you lappin' in no time! The 101 series focuses on tips and tricks to help beginners get out and enjoy winter. Huge thank you to Head Skis for sponsoring this series and for continuing to support getting more people into this fantastic sport.