rope tow

noun

1. ski tow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rope tow¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Lift tickets are a relative bargain: $57 when the Poma is operational, $44 for ropes only and $25 for the bunny rope tow.

From Seattle Times

Stevens will turn on the base area rope tow for laps on a mini-terrain park with jumps and rails from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

From Seattle Times

Across the Cascades, Mission Ridge kicked off the new season Saturday and Sunday with four runs, two chairlifts, a rope tow and its terrain park.

From Seattle Times

Permanent exhibits include accessible ski programs and equipment for people with disabilities; Washington ski manufacturers; Washington Olympians and Paralympians; a celebration of the rope tow; and more.

From Seattle Times

Racers took a rope tow back up to the finish after each of their runs in the four-round, direct elimination event.

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