"There are only four slingshot lifts left in the world and they're all at Portillo. Manufactured in 1960, and kept alive by the clever engineers at the resort, slingshots are designed to haul skiers up avalanche chutes where a standard chairlift wouldn't survive a full season. In short, they are a unique tool to access hard-to-reach places - basically a T-bar on steroids."
"There are only four slingshot lifts left in the world and they're all at Portillo. Manufactured in 1960, and kept alive by the clever engineers at the resort, slingshots are designed to haul skiers up avalanche chutes where a standard chairlift wouldn't survive a full season. In short, they are a unique tool to access hard-to-reach places - basically a T-bar on steroids. We immediately learned how fun they are to ride."
Only four slingshot lifts remain worldwide, and all operate at Portillo. Manufactured in 1960 and maintained by resort engineers, the slingshots continue to function through careful upkeep. The lifts are purpose-built to haul skiers up avalanche chutes where a standard chairlift would not survive a full season. They provide access to steep, hard-to-reach terrain and operate like an amplified T-bar. The mechanical rarity and specialized role make them a unique element of mountain infrastructure. Riders experience the slingshot lifts as thrilling and enjoyable transport into otherwise inaccessible slopes.
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