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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?
Burnaby: Cable car plans nearing completion
Already in 2019, we reported on an urban cable car that is planned to connect the Simon Fraser University (SFU) campus on Burnaby Mountain with the SkyTrain of the Metro Vancouver Region (Canada). Now the plans have become more concrete as it advances through the final stage of planning.
The cable car project in Valparaíso is making progress.
The planned cable car in the Chilean port city of Valparaíso is progressing. Preliminary feasibility studies are currently being developed, and the date for the tender has also been set. Here’s what we know so far.
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.
Becker: best lining for cable cars
Friction pulley linings of cable cars usually wear out quickly. However, a new manufacturer is now shaking up the market. The company BECKER produces durable, high-performance, and affordable linings – thanks to a process that sets them apart from the competition.
Tatra Mountains are becoming popular
The Tatra Mountains in southern Poland are experiencing a significant rise in popularity, attracting over 2.6 million visitors by the end of July 2024, according to recent statistics from the Tatra National Park (TPN). What are the reasons?
The perfect leisure experience
DOPPELMAYR New Zealand is delighted to announce the successful completion of the iconic Skyline Queenstown gondola – offering unparalleled convenience, comfort, and efficiency to visitors and locals alike.