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!
Palisades Tahoe: Ski resort relies on KÄSSBOHRER
The american ski market Palisades Tahoe is constantly pursuing its goal of development. Brendan Gibbons, Director of Snow Surface, explains how the digital solutions and training courses are revolutionizing their daily work.
First cable car in Uzbekistan
In Zomin, Uzbekistan, BARTHOLET recently built a detachable 8-seater gondola. It is the first installation of the Swiss manufacturer in the Central Asian country. The cable car combines modern comfort with technical sophistication.
How a world first succeeds
In the Swiss destination Flims-Laax-Falera, BARTHOLET is currently implementing the Flem-Xpress project. It is the world‘s first cable car based on the innovative concept of Ropetaxi®. Claudio Deplazes, external project manager, talks about the challenges and success factors.
When routine becomes a special case
INAUEN-SCHÄTTI was actually only supposed to carry out maintenance work on the Gotschna ropeway. But then a massive rope damage occured and the experts flexibly replaced the 44-ton suspension rope under time pressure - much to the delight of the Davos Klosters destination.
Cable cars without station personnel
Opportunity for operators & employees: There is a shortage of cable car operators in many places, otherwise highly skilled lift operators are often underutilized in their daily work. A solution for both sides? Perhaps autonomous operation. Cable car planner Stephan Salzmann on the oppportunities, risks and conditions.
The tightrope artist of Lenzerheide
Meticulously prepared for the winter season: That‘s the motto of Denise Wey. The young woman, along with her team at Lenzerheide Bergbahnen AG, ensures the smooth operation of a total of 22 cable cars. The 26-year-old knows what it takes – and the role MOTOREX plays in it.
Truscan in Funchal
Through collaboration with cable car expert Pedro Galvão, FATZER software development at FATZER has been supported, resulting in a tailor-made tool to assist cable car operators in their daily tasks.
Hopes & Fears: Season worldwide
Records on the one hand -major challenges on the other: The International Snow Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism 2023 presents an ambivalent picture.
Doppelmayr: Creekside Gondola – High Speed to the mountain top
In September 2021 Whistler Blackcomb announced the replacement of the previous six-seater gondola with a new high-speed 10-passenger gondola from DOPPELMAYR. In addition to a higher transport capacity, the new gondola also brings a high level of comfort.
Industry Topic Boomerang Hiring
"New employees are hard to find. On the other hand, Boomerang Hiring involves former employees returning to their previous employer. Can this work?"
Robots relieve the staff
MONTANA achieved a significant milestone in the ski service industry with the development of automated robots.
Michael Söhngen: The Designer of the PistenBully
For over 50 years, KÄSSBOHRER has been developing vehicles, and for exactly 30 xears, Michael Söhngen has been determining how they look. The work is evolving, but the demand for aesthetics remains.