<p>It’s clear from the clues that it is one of the small rope tows where they run the rope at 25 MPH or so. Without looking them up, two of the ones that come to mind that I have heard run their ropes “hot” are:</p><p>- Greylock Ski Club, MA</p><p>- Ski Venture Ski Club, NY</p><p>and a bunch more are listed on http://NewEnglandSkiHistory.com </p>