Kevin's Rope Tow. private backyard ski area

Kevin's Rope Tow. private backyard ski area 23 years ago I built my own rope tow on my hill in Pa.for $2000.
(1)

I retired at 55 by living a modest lifestyle and finding both my happiness and heath thru skiing.

08/26/2026

I love riding rope tows! Super simple and efficient. Costing less than 1% of the installation cost of a quad chair. Rope Tows have huge uphill capacity, up to 3600 people per hour! Here’s Cochran’s Ski Area in Vermont loading one person per second. This tow is similar in length to my tow.

08/18/2026

Sept 5 and 6 come help clear the trails.

08/10/2026
I wanna see your set up! Who has a backyard rope tow or ski slope or terrain park? Let’s see some videos of your backy...
08/10/2026

I wanna see your set up! Who has a backyard rope tow or ski slope or terrain park? Let’s see some videos of your backyard fun!

08/08/2026

Wanna see my place? Join me for some brushwork and beer on Sept. 5th and 6th. I’m in North Central Pa near Mansfield. Send a message for details.

Here’s a thought. August and September will be the best Spring ski season in Chile’s history. Airfare is under $1000 rou...
08/06/2026

Here’s a thought. August and September will be the best Spring ski season in Chile’s history. Airfare is under $1000 round trip from Boston. I can’t stop looking at my pictures! Anyone going to Chile?

661,000 views this week!!!! A new record and a sincere thank you. Your likes, comments,and shares help this page to grow...
08/01/2026

661,000 views this week!!!! A new record and a sincere thank you. Your likes, comments,and shares help this page to grow! I do this for the love of skiing. I haven’t earned a penny from Facebook. Any suggestions on what to post in the coming days? I’m leaving Chile Sunday. Just 90 days til the Vermont skiing starts!

Chile is an amazing place to visit!Season are opposite so you can to take the kids in summer. I suggest taking a few ext...
07/29/2026

Chile is an amazing place to visit!
Season are opposite so you can to take the kids in summer.
I suggest taking a few extra days on your trip to explore what the country has to offer.
The food is very inexpensive and top notch.
The Chilians are proud people and very friendly.
If you have any questions, please ask him in the comments and I’ll make sure to answer them all.

07/28/2026

It’s always fun to meet people who share a passion for skiing. If you ever see me out skiing, please by all means come up and say hello and let’s take a run!

07/27/2026

El Colorado Chile
Vertical Drop: 2950, (900m)
Left 6:30 arrived 8:20.
Passed thru chain check point before they opened saving me time.
$55 USD (15% off with Visa).
22 miles as the crow flies or 41 miles by road (70km) from Santiago .

Address

Mansfield, PA
16933

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Kevin's Rope Tow. private backyard ski area posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category