Arapahoe Basin has announced that they are renaming the Pallavicini Lift following the installation of the new fixed-grip double this summer. The lift will now be called “Timber Lift” based on the run “Timber Glades”.

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The Pallavicini Lift is consistently rated as one of the most iconic lifts in North America. I’m wondering how the locals will respond to renaming of such a staple at A-Basin. I guess we’ll have to wait and see. I’m also wondering how many people will read this entire post and realize this is just an April Fool’s joke… Got ya!

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