He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. The original hang-anywhere Luminoodle light rope is available in lengths up to 10 feet and is capable of producing a bright 360 lumens of white light.

Some, perhaps, will never again ride a rope tow, choosing instead to be whisked up mountains by chairlifts with padded seats, foot rests, safety bars and room for six. But others those who call ...

ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — For the first time in approximately 20 years, downhill skiing is back ... saying the installation of the new tow rope is now complete. However, the tow rope won't open ...

With the 400-foot rope tow in place, skiers will be able to ski a 75-foot drop, and there will be a terrain park added as well. “There will be a learn to ski program for two weekends at the end ...

Needless to say, the rope tow became very popular, not only because it provided much more time for skiing than having to walk back up the hill, but they also served as an attraction, in and of ...