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USA: Western Weather Challenges Offset Strong Eastern Performance
Preliminary data from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) indicates that the 2025-26 US-season saw an estimated 52.6 million snowsports visits at U.S. ski areas, representing a 9.1% decrease from the 10-year average, a decline of approximately 9 million visits from last season, and ranking 32nd out of 48 seasons on record. While challenging weather in the West drove the overall decline, regions east of the Rockies delivered strong seasons.
Mike Reitzell (NSAA) on the current state and trends in the USA.
Mike Reitzell, President of the National Ski Area Association (NSAA), speaks in an SI interview about the dynamics in the US ski market, ski subscription models, youth development, and how mountain resorts are becoming fit for the future.
Photovoltaics in the mountains: What are the requirements for modules?
The international and interdisciplinary project “PV-Detect” is conducting research on an “alpine module” for PV systems in the mountains. PhD student Anika Gassner provides information on the current state of the art.
France: Ski resorts invested 555M euros in 2025
In 2025, French ski resorts committed 555 million euros in investments, according to the annual survey by Montagne Leaders magazine in partnership with Atout France and Domaines Skiables de France, as reported by Planetski.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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SI-URBAN
Urban ropeway opened in Uruapan
Ropeway manufacturer Doppelmayr has successfully launched the Uruapan ropeway, a milestone in public infrastructure developed in close collaboration with the Government of the State of Michoacán. The project improves access, connectivity and quality of life for thousands of residents across Uruapan.
Mike Reitzell (NSAA) on the current state and trends in the USA.
Mike Reitzell, President of the National Ski Area Association (NSAA), speaks in an SI interview about the dynamics in the US ski market, ski subscription models, youth development, and how mountain resorts are becoming fit for the future.
Photovoltaics in the mountains: What are the requirements for modules?
The international and interdisciplinary project “PV-Detect” is conducting research on an “alpine module” for PV systems in the mountains. PhD student Anika Gassner provides information on the current state of the art.
Urban ropeway opened in Uruapan
Ropeway manufacturer Doppelmayr has successfully launched the Uruapan ropeway, a milestone in public infrastructure developed in close collaboration with the Government of the State of Michoacán. The project improves access, connectivity and quality of life for thousands of residents across Uruapan.
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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.
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.
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).
Urban Cable Cars: Potential- and barrier factores
The Munich metropolitan area, home to approximately 1.5 million residents, is heavily influenced by commuter traffic. At the same time, there are deficiencies in tangential cross-connections within the public transport network. What factors speak for or against implementing an urban cable car?
