CABLE CARS INTERNATIONAL
As THE go to trade journal for all topics related to the cable car business, alpine management and tourism, SI Magazine offers an excellent source of information for decision makers operating within the winter sports industry. We will keep you up to date on all things related to ropeways and mountain railways in Austria. Additionally, we’ll take a close look at important current issues affecting this area of commerce, such as crucial information on environmental topics and the sustainability of cable cars. Our goal is to cover all important areas of the ropeway industry and to offer you a single, reliable source of information. Let us inspire you to new ideas!
Best climate protection in the Alpine region
The Vitalpin association recently awarded prizes to the best climate protection projects in Alpine tourism. Eleven nominees were honoured out of almost 40 applications. But who are the top finishers?
Improving image: With power from tidal currents
Mountain railways want to be positioned as creative and sustainable, and the CableKites pilot project of ENROPE is offering an opportunity. It is currently developing a hydroelectric power station with cable car technology and looking for innovative ski resorts to support the idea as project partners.
The care-free cable car company
The lifetime package from FATZER for cable car ropes.
Motorex: Bio-Kick for snow groomers
The new, biodegradable MOTOREX ECOSYNT PAO 46 hydraulic oil combines numerous advantages with the latest human, mechanical and environmental demands.
Zaugg: Powerful machine for tobogganing fun
The Tobogganing Park in Switzerland would be unimaginable without the Snowbeast, as optimal operation of the attractions requires ideal conditions. The power pack from ZAUGG has no problem coping with the labour intensive clearing.
Bike Cab: Improved comfort for passengers and operators
The new innovation from DOPPELMAYR was created in close collaboration with Bergbahnen Sölden and will provide easy bike transport on the Rotkoglbahn from this summer.
Country special – China
Far East meets Swiss quality: The emerging market of China has become a success story for BARTHOLET. We present four of the Swiss manufacturer’s projects here.
Heros in Les Arcs: How a summer concept can look
Destination Les Arcs in the French Alps has worked out a successful summer strategy, which it has used since 2016, switching to a new way of thinking and making brave and difficult decisions - just like heroes do.
Rüdersheim cable car is rebuilt
Barrier-free, comfortable and hospitable: The reconstruction of the valley station of the Rüdesheim cable car is progressing. The start of operations is planned for the second half of May.
Cowork action in the Alpine region – new study shows high potential
Coworkation, the combination of vacation and work, is becoming increasingly popular and offers solutions to counteract vacancies in rural areas.
35% fewer machine hours
Whether at winter sports events or in everyday work: the digital technologies from PRINOTH ensure exceptionally resource-saving and cost-effective preparation.
Becoming digitally sustainable
Digitalisation can be employed as a lever to improve sustainability: researcher Christian Marheine from the University of St Gallen is convinced. He proves this with facts, figures and examples.