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New Doppelmayr facilities in USA and Canada
With the opening of expanded facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah (USA), and Saint-Jérôme, Quebec (CAN), the Doppelmayr Group is strengthening its manufacturing, engineering, training, and service capabilities in North America. The two investments create additional capacity for continued growth and underscore the Group’s long-term commitment to its customers, employees, and partners across the region.
NSAA President Steps Down
"After two incredibly rewarding years, I have made the very difficult decision to step aside as President and CEO of the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), effective November 10, 2026" This was announced by Mike Reitzell, President and CEO of the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). Why does he no longer want to lead the association of North American ski areas?
HTI Acquires Supersnow
The HTI Group is acquiring 100 percent of Polish snowmaking specialist Supersnow. With this strategic acquisition, the technology group is not only expanding its portfolio in technical snowmaking, but also securing an even stronger position in the emerging winter sports markets of Eastern Europe and Asia. The details:
No Japow: Is Japan losing its powder snow?
A Japanese study dramatically highlights the impact of climate change on winter sports: If global average temperatures rise by four degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, only seven out of 349 ski resorts in Japan are expected to operate entirely on natural snow. According to researchers, merely 26 additional resorts would still be able to open at least parts of their slopes.
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Thawing Mountains: Risks for high-altitude ski resorts
High-altitude ski resorts are facing extremely rapid changes that were almost unimaginable just 20 years ago. Permafrost – ground or rock that remains frozen year-round – is warming up and thawing. What are the warning signs, and what can be done?
European innovations on American mountains: The Big Sky experience
Over the past decade, Big Sky Resort has invested twice its original projection into modernization, adding 20 cutting-edge lifts. In an SI interview, President and COO Troy Nedved explains why the American market had to adapt to European technologies, which innovations are capturing the interest of the US market, and the current trends driving the development of American ski resorts.
Vietnam: Two funiculars serve the highest montain
Garaventa has completed two new funiculars on Indochina’s highest mountain, Fansipan in Vietnam. The installations expand the existing access to the summit area and improve visitor flow between the various attractions.
Georgia: Ski resort on the drawing board
The automotive group Tegeta plans to build a mountain destination in Georgia. The Sairme Mountain Resort will encompass three locations, with the planned Lamazgora ski area set to be developed across five distinct phases.
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Ropeway to Chinese Unesco World Heritage Site being modernized
Mount Danxia in southern China‘s Guangdong Province is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site known for its red sandstone formations. Since 1998, a ropeway has served as the central link for tourists, day-trippers, and pilgrims. Now, the system is being completely modernized by French manufacturer POMA.
Mexico: LEITNER expands cable car network by another 40 kilometres
With new projects and ongoing construction works, LEITNER continues its expansion in urban ropeway transport in Mexico. To the approximately 25 kilometers currently in operation, a further 40 kilometers of ropeways are set to be added in the future – a significant impetus for sustainable and reliable mobility in densely populated urban areas.
New Doppelmayr facilities in USA and Canada
With the opening of expanded facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah (USA), and Saint-Jérôme, Quebec (CAN), the Doppelmayr Group is strengthening its manufacturing, engineering, training, and service capabilities in North America. The two investments create additional capacity for continued growth and underscore the Group’s long-term commitment to its customers, employees, and partners across the region.
NSAA President Steps Down
"After two incredibly rewarding years, I have made the very difficult decision to step aside as President and CEO of the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), effective November 10, 2026" This was announced by Mike Reitzell, President and CEO of the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). Why does he no longer want to lead the association of North American ski areas?
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