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Doppelmayr clair: now supports planning
Well planned is half done: With new extensions to the clair maintenance software, cable car manufacturer DOPPELMAYR is now also simplifying the planning of inspections.
Doppelmayr Group: World´s longest 8-seater chairlifit
With a length of 2,619 meters, the Big Sky Resort in North America recently opened the world‘s longest 8-seater chairlift. The installation from DOPPELMAYR impresses with its functions.
Copper Mountain Resort (USA): New highest chairlift in america?
Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado (USA) has submitted a new master development plan (MDP) that includes the construction of North America‘s highest skilift. This is reported by the online magazine ‘Powder’. What does the masterplan cover?
Indoor experiences: When the mountain weather doesn’t cooperate
Offering games, fun, and wow effects on sunny days is not enough. What’s needed are indoor experiences that guarantee excitement even in bad weather. There are good examples, as destinations in Europe show.
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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.
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.
World’s longest 8-place chairlift
With a length of 2,619 meters, Big Sky Resort in North America recently opened the world's longest 8-place chairlift. The DOPPELMAYR system impresses with several innovative features.
Snow groomers: Which fuel makes sense?
Methanol or plant oil for snow groomers? The Grisons mountain railways (Switzerland) wanted to find out through a study which fuel really makes sense—and whether in-house production would be possible.
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Santo Domingo: third cable car is on the way
All good things come in threes: After Line 1 in 2018 and Line 2 in 2023, the French cable car manufacturer POMA is now building the third cable car in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. What will the new system offer, and what is the status of the construction work?
Doppelmayr clair: now supports planning
Well planned is half done: With new extensions to the clair maintenance software, cable car manufacturer DOPPELMAYR is now also simplifying the planning of inspections.
Doppelmayr Group: World´s longest 8-seater chairlifit
With a length of 2,619 meters, the Big Sky Resort in North America recently opened the world‘s longest 8-seater chairlift. The installation from DOPPELMAYR impresses with its functions.
Mexico: Two new cable cars in Morelia and Naucalpan
Investments in urban cable cars are progressing worldwide. In Mexico, the cable car manufacturer LEITNER is building two new systems in the cities of Morelia and Naucalpan. As a result, the cable car network established by LEITNER in Mexico will expand by 15 kilometers to a total of 40 route kilometers by 2026. The rise of cable cars in major urban centers is significantly contributing to the sustainable improvement of public transportation quality and the enhancement of local quality of life.
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Delhi: Cable car over the Yamuna River
Delhi, the national capital territory of India, will soon implement an urban cable car system. Lieutenant-Governor VK Saxena has announced a cable car route over the Yamuna River. The details.
Morelia plans urban cable car
Morelia, the capital of the Mexican state of Michoacán, is planning an urban cable car that will transport 22,000 people daily. The concept also takes into account the historical monuments, as the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
New Design for the Cable Car to Ještěd in Liberec
The city of Liberec (Czech Republic) 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.
From open-pit mine to a large lake and three cable cars?
An ambitious project: The Hambach open-pit mine in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) is set to be transformed into a vibrant landscape. Visualizations show what the new recreational areas could look like. Up to three cable cars are being discussed.
