The Headwall lift at Squaw Valley, Calif., was “temporary” when it was installed during the Korean War, but 25 years later, the old Jigback was retired with a record of reliability and durability that few others could match.
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September 1997 Issue
The Headwall lift at Squaw Valley, Calif., was “temporary” when it was installed during the Korean War, but 25 years later, the old Jigback was retired with a record of reliability and durability that few others could match.