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Cable cars and cableways function as an efficient means of transport in an urban setting. Find out more on our blog!
Urban funicular for Merano
The communities of Merano - Schenna - Dorf Tirol in South Tyrol could be connected by an urban funicular. 40 million euros from the Italian Reconstruction Fund increase the chances for this, and the province of Tyrol has also already given the green light.
Pro Academy: Training right in Ski Areas
The PRO ACADEMY is right where ski resort managers need it – on site in their ski area, in regional training centres or online. To get operators ready for the coming season, a free, initial consultation can be scheduled now with the PRO ACADEMY trainers.
Gamechanger energy efficiency
It is not just since the impending power shortage that energy-efficient snowmaking has been vitally important for ski resorts. Snow lance manufacturer BÄCHLER has backed energy-saving systems for many years – out of conviction. A comparison of lances confirms this efficiency.
Glacier 3000: Tunnel for one of the world‘s steepest slopes
With a bold move in form of an incredibly steep tunnel, ski resort Glacier 3000 will soon connect its mid-station with the Col du Pillon mountain pass below. The outcome is a 41-degree drop, guaranteeing an adrenaline rush on the way down.
Andermatt-Sedrun: Acquisition completed, Investments announced
The acquisition of 55 percent of Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG by the US ski resort operator Vail Resort has now been completed. 149 million Swiss francs were paid for the majority stake in the Swiss ski resort.
Independent adaption of geospatial data
Finally, GIS data are in the hands of customers! SNOWsat GIS Data Manager allows ski resorts to adjust geospatial data independently to current conditions: easily, flexibly and cost-effectively.
World’s first rope taxi in Flims Laax
With BARTHOLET’s rope taxi, cable car stations are undergoing a complete rethink. Equipped with individual eMotion drives, the gondolas travel through the stations independently and autonomously. Switches allow the simple composition of route combinations.
New swiss ski lift rope for small ski lifts
Operators of small ski lifts have reason to celebrate: JAKOB ROPE SYSTEMS has developed a new ski lift rope that resolves the weaknesses of previous ski lift ropes. The Emmental-based rope specialists provide an insight here into the development of their fibre rope.
The Expo Andes is back
EXPO ANDES, the only professional trade fair for ski and mountain tourism in Latin America, will take place from 12th to 14th of October 2022 in Santiago de Chile. Industry representatives from more than 20 countries will be there. The trade fair is impressive not only on paper.
Dopplmayr: World Record in the Carribbean
Dominica: The Caribbean island state is home to the world’s second largest hot spring, the Boiling Lake. DOPPELMAYR is simplifying the way there in the form of the world’s longest continuous-movement monocable ropeway. Thus far, one had to go through a four-hour hike to reach the Boiling Lake, then an additional three-hours for the return trip. But soon visitors will have a comfortable alternative to the exhausting hike
Cable Cars: Urban Transport of the Future
A study by PwC examined the numerous advantages of urban cable cars and the extent to which they are practicable. The results clearly indicate how viable this model is for the future.
Edmonton: Ropeway project put on hold
The cable car project "Prairie Sky Gondola", which was supposed to simplify crossing the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Canada was scrapped the day before yesterday following a vote by a large majority of the city council.