Spain: Sierra Nevada invests €19 Million in upgrades
Europe’s southernmost ski resort, Sierra Nevada, received several upgrades this season, including the addition of new conveyor lifts and enhancements to its snowmaking system. What has been done to improve snow coverage?
UK & Europe join Forces: Snowcentre and SnowWorld merge to lead indoor snowsports
The new group will operate in five countries and aims to launch the world’s largest ski school. A closer look at the deal.
France: Cime Caron cable car at Val Thorens reopens after accident
The Cime Caron cable car in France received new cabins, offering increased capacity and upgraded technical features. What are the specifications of the cabins, and what challenges were encountered during their transportation?
Doppelmayr: Prestigious mighty Argo Cable Car
D-Line, Direct Drive, and Bike Cab – a flagship project for ropeway manufacturer DOPPELMAYR is currently under construction in Idaho Springs, Colorado (USA). According to founder Mary Jane Loevlie, the Mighty Argo Cable Car is set to turn the old gold mining town into a tourist attraction.
Alpine innovations: smart solutions for ski resorts
New standards for noise reduction, innovations in autonomous ropeways, drones for snowmaking, and much more – this year, companies from the Alpine region showcased different technological highlights that could shape the future of ski resorts worldwide. Here are some notable projects.
Lift upgrades in North America: Highlights of the 2025/26 Ski season
North America is getting 58 new lifts at 40 ski resorts this season, according to the portal skiresort.info. This puts the region second worldwide in planned lift construction, after Europe. Here are some of the most remarkable projects and the strategies behind them.