CABLE CARS INTERNATIONAL
As THE go to trade journal for all topics related to the cable car business, alpine management and tourism, SI Magazine offers an excellent source of information for decision makers operating within the winter sports industry. We will keep you up to date on all things related to ropeways and mountain railways in Austria. Additionally, we’ll take a close look at important current issues affecting this area of commerce, such as crucial information on environmental topics and the sustainability of cable cars. Our goal is to cover all important areas of the ropeway industry and to offer you a single, reliable source of information. Let us inspire you to new ideas!
Cable Car Extension in Bonn: A Vision for the Future
The planned cable car in Bonn (Germany) aims to revolutionize public transportation while crossing the Rhine. However, the extension to Ramersdorf and „Om Berg“ faces obstacles, according to a recent feasibility study.
Copper Thieves Hit Manza Onsen Ski Resort
The popular Manza Onsen ski resort in Japan is struggling with the consequences of copper thefts. Other mountain ski resorts are also affected, due to the global rise in copper prices.
New Design for the Cable Car to Ještěd in Liberec
The city of Liberec plans to construct a new cable car to Ještěd, which will feature an innovative, UFO-inspired cabin to transport visitors to the top. The winning design by Czech designer Anna Marešová focuses on a modern aesthetic that perfectly complements the iconic Ještěd Tower.
New Lift Installations for Apriltsi in Bulgaria
With the construction of new lift installations, the municipality of Apriltsi is making the fascinating nature of the Balkan Mountains accessible to everyone. MOUNTAIN PLANNING supports the project with sustainable and innovative solutions.
Ski industry report: Business as usual?
The 16th edition of the International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism has been unveiled by Laurent Vanat. The industry-wide report presents the 2022/23 ski season around the world.
TRM & PNP: A North American case study
The Sugarloaf ski resort in the state of Maine, USA, is committed to the values of longevity, vitality, and sustainability. Key components are the snowmaking pipelines from the Austrian manufacturer TIROLER ROHRE (TRM) and US-supplier PNP. Short: A best practice project.
PistenBully Select: always an alternative
A lot has changed in skiing – climate, costs, sustainability: This time is full of special challenges and does not stop at the ski resorts. In some cases, it is simply not possible to invest in a new PistenBully. The PistenBully Select can be an unbeatable alternative in such cases!
New president for French ski resorts
Anne Marty from the Pyrenees is elected President of Domaines Skiables de France (DSF). She is the first woman and representing the Pyrenees to be elected President of DSF. What is her agenda?
Penang Hill cable car celebrates groundbreaking
Penang Hill, one of the most iconic and historical tourist attractions of Malaysia, will add a new DOPPELMAYR ropeway as a sustainable and comfortable means of transport for its visitors.
Telemet & Kässbohrer: 25 years of strong partnership
25 years ago, KÄSSBOHRER and Telemet began their long journey together in Chile. A path that leads from high mountains of the Andes to the endless beaches and has made the two companies a successful team in all product divisions of KÄSSBOHRER Geländefahrzeug AG in South America.
Mike Goar: “Europe hast great potential!”
Why is the global ski resort operator Vail Resorts investing in Switzerland? How is the company avoiding “Americanization“? And are there any other ski resorts on the shopping list? Mike Goar, COO Vail Resorts Switzerland, talks with the SI magazine about strategies and challenges.
Climate change: strategies for ski resorts
Global warming presents challenges for ski resorts worldwide. Using Switzerland as an example, we can see how ski resort operators assess the situation and how they can respond.