Prior to the 1960-61 ski season, Monarch operated solely with surface rope tow lifts and a used T-Bar lift acquired from the long lost Tenderfoot Ski Area near Cripple Creek, CO. As the 1960’s rolled around, Monarch installed its first aerial chairlift. The lift was installed by Texan, Gus Irwin, and was made from used parts of oil derricks.  Components…