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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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Doppelmayr: Bike Cab as a strategic choice
Three new gondola lifts on both sides of the Atlantic – the Loischkopfbahn, the Mighty Argo Cable Car, and the Explorer Gondola – are now in operation. All three are equipped with Bike Cabs to transport bicycles up the mountain, helping operators achieve key strategic goals.
Japan: VIP cabins with dining tables
Niseko Village in Japan has announced a major upgrade to its gondola lift system, scheduled to open in December 2026.
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.
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?
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GART as a role model? French authorities join forces for cable cars
The French Association of Transport Authorities (GART) is pushing for the expansion of urban cable cars. Why and how it is doing so was explained by Director General Alexandre Magny at the “City Cable Car Solutions 3CS” event during the Mountain Planet trade fair in Grenoble. In his commentary, cable car planner Andreas Brandner criticizes the approach of GART.
City Cable Car Solutions: Platform for urban car mobility
Following its debut at Messe Innsbruck in 2025 and its successful continuation at Mountain Planet in Grenoble in April, City Cable Car Solutions (3CS) will once again be part of INTERALPIN next year, taking place from 20 to 23 April 2027 at Messe Innsbruck. As an international platform dedicated to urban cable car mobility, the format brings together manufacturers, transport operators, planners, researchers and decision-makers, placing bestpractice projects, practical experience and technological developments at the forefront.
Brasil: Is the nation becoming a cable car country?
Whether in the cities of Matinhos, Caxias do Sul, or Timóteo – cable cars are increasingly being discussed as an urban transit solution in Brazil. Will Latin America’s largest country soon follow its “neighbors“ – such as Bolivia or Colombia – which are already successfully relying on ropeway transportation?
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.
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Mobility starts with the Passenger
Today, urban ropeways are no longer viewed merely as infrastructure projects, but as vital tools for enhancing accessibility, reachability, and overall quality of life in cities. Decision-makers are investing in this mode of transit because it addresses everyday challenges: long commute times, geographical barriers, and a lack of connectivity. About practical experiences.
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.
Urban Ready: Full Service for Ropeway Ropes
The rope is likely one of the most critical elements of an urban ropeway. For this reason, not only must the product itself be convincing, but also the planning, installation, operation, and inspection – quite simply, the entire lifecycle of a rope. Rope supplier Teufelberger-Redaelli therefore pursues a full-service approach.
Bureaucracy on a Rope: Managing Contracts and Risks Digitally
Planning, construction, and operation of urban ropeways involve numerous contracts and various risks. To help operators keep track of everything, the maintenance software SAMBESI offers corresponding modules. The tool from Swiss company REMEC is already in use by numerous companies and is considered a benchmark for digital programs covering ropeway maintenance and management.
