Magic Mile

The Magic Mile is an aerial chairlift at Timberline Lodge ski area, Mount Hood, Oregon, U.S.

[5] Except for the very lowest part of the route, the lift is not protected by trees or land features and faces the full force of snow storms.

The lift is generally closed when winds exceed 50–60 miles per hour (80–97 km/h) or dense fog reduces visibility below about 25 feet (7.6 m) — in all, about 40% of winter days.

[5] Construction of the original Magic Mile began in mid-1938, a few months after Timberline Lodge opened for business with a portable rope tow.

[7] Completed in late 1939,[8] it loaded its first passengers on November 17, 1939,[8] and was dedicated by the Crown Prince and Princess of Norway[9] (later King Olaf[10]).

Mounting disrepair, vandalism, neglect and unpaid taxes closed it February 17, 1955, at which time the Magic Mile was nonfunctional.

[14] The bottom of the Mile was placed at the west side of the lodge for easy access, and for skier convenience from the top of the Pucci chairlift, which was installed in 1956.