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!
Drones for Inspection and Monitoring
"Drone Revolution" for the Industry: Spearheaded by snow lance manufacturer BÄCHLER, the startup SCARA captures has adapted a drone specifically for alpine operations. It autonomously inspects mountain infrastructure, monitors slopes, or assists in rescue missions. The potential applications seem limitless.
Kazakhstan Creates New Ski Region
A single seamless network of slopes, lifts, and trails: That is the goal in the Kazakh Ile-Alatau mountains. Across five routes and gorges, 26 new cable cars are to be built and 200 kilometers of ski slopes connected.
Poland: Urban compact cable car gets a makeover
With more than 500,000 rides over twelve years – roughly 114 trips per day – the system in Wrocław, Poland, is the busiest compact cable car operated by INAUEN-SCHÄTTI. The manufacturer was recently allowed to carry out the six- and twelve-year revisions. One fact in particular is surprising.
How do Americans and Chinese behave on an alpine ski holiday?
According to the latest studies by Austrian National Tourist Office (Österreich Werbung) on winter guests from the USA and China, 60 percent of surveyed American winter sports enthusiasts are already interested in a ski holiday in Europe. Among the Chinese respondents, a similar outlook for the future is emerging. Here are the details.
Where are new cable cars operating in Austria?
Ten gondola lifts, eleven chairlifts, as well as two surface lifts and two conveyor belts each will begin operating in Austria for the 2025/26 winter season. The range includes new installations, retrofits, and older systems rebuilt elsewhere. An overview - with lots of images, information, and cross-references.
Snow fences for better snow coverage: how does it work?
The Télé Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets ski area in Switzerland is relying on large snow fences to direct snow into targeted areas. How does this system work – and how effective is it?
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.