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Turning Guest Adventures engagement in measurable value
Alturos Destinations introduces a scalable system that transforms passive ski days into structured, revenue-driven digital adventures within the Skiline app. This is not an add-on. It is a strategic engagement engine built to steer guest behaviour in real time. It is a Skiline Adventure!
Driving Force for E-Mobility
With the MyMountainNature initiative, the german-austrian ski resort Oberstdorf · Kleinwalsertal is a pioneer in sustainable operations and aim to break new ground. For them, mountain e-mobility holds great potential. Board members Henrik Volpert & Johannes Krieg discuss this in an interview.
Cable Car Camping: A new era for Mountain Resorts
At the latest since COVID-19, the camping boom has been omnipresent across Europe – in spring, summer, and autumn. But guests are also arriving with motorhomes and campers during the winter. Is this a global opportunity for the ski resort industry?
X-Track-Chain: Minimal Snow Cover? Maximum Efficiency!
The new 6-band X-Track chain from Kässbohrer impresses with precision that inspires. The “footwear” for PistenBullys proves maximum efficiency with minimal snow cover.
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Spanish ski resorts are investing heavily
With Astún and Alto Campoo, two Spanish ski resorts are investing heavily in their infrastructure: new cable cars, slopes, snow groomers, and beginner areas are to be acquired or implemented. The details.
Deer Valley Resort to Welcome New Luxury Addition
With the announcement of the Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences, one of North America’s most renowned ski destinations is set to gain a new luxury landmark. Located in the heart of the Park City mountains, this ski-in, ski-out resort is scheduled for completion by 2028, promising a world-class experience.
Boost your Business in the mountains
For eight years, the Mountain Network Summit connects cable car & alpine tourism professionals. In 2026, participants can expect industry-relevant keynotes from the fields of Investments, Spas, and Tunnel Construction. Bonus: interactive format for sharing experiences and mutual support.
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.
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SI-URBAN
RhyLift: Software engineer’s cable car project for Schaffhausen
In Schaffhausen, Switzerland, a local resident has independently developed a cable car project running from the train station up to the Breite district. In his view, this could significantly ease daily commuting. How might the route look?
Driving Force for E-Mobility
With the MyMountainNature initiative, the german-austrian ski resort Oberstdorf · Kleinwalsertal is a pioneer in sustainable operations and aim to break new ground. For them, mountain e-mobility holds great potential. Board members Henrik Volpert & Johannes Krieg discuss this in an interview.
Cable Car Camping: A new era for Mountain Resorts
At the latest since COVID-19, the camping boom has been omnipresent across Europe – in spring, summer, and autumn. But guests are also arriving with motorhomes and campers during the winter. Is this a global opportunity for the ski resort industry?
X-Track-Chain: Minimal Snow Cover? Maximum Efficiency!
The new 6-band X-Track chain from Kässbohrer impresses with precision that inspires. The “footwear” for PistenBullys proves maximum efficiency with minimal snow cover.
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Urban ropeways: From concept to implementation
Urban infrastructure projects require solid preparation and planning, yet for ropeways in particular, this is often ignored. Ideas are frequently presented to the public without first verifying which mobility needs are actually being met and what the impact of these improvements will be. The successfully implemented “Câble C1“ project near Paris demonstrates how to do it right.
Digital Nudging: How do you get people to be sustainably mobile?
Digital nudging motivates people to use more sustainable mobility options, such as switching from the car to cycling or public transport, or walking. The focus is on “soft interventions” that can be implemented digitally and work without restrictions or bans. A free handbook from Salzburg Research provides concrete recommendations for action and ideas for transport operators, authorities, and institutions.
Plose Cable Car: Bressanone advances planning
The Plose cable car project, which is planned to connect the Italian town of Bressanone with the Plose mountain range, is undergoing significant changes. The route over the town has been drastically reduced, and some originally planned sections have been dropped. Here are the details.
Cable Car as a Booster
How do urban cable cars empower economies and communities? Urban cable cars are more than just a means of transport; they trigger positive social and economic effects. Clemens Schneider has researched exactly which effects these are for the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen–Nürnberg (Germany).
