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Inauen-Schätti: Avalanche protection is revenue protection
Not only cable cars, but also avalanche protection systems must operate reliably to guarantee uninterrupted ski resort operations. The Bergbahnen Sölden (Austria) therefore rely on equipment and services from Inauen-Schätti, with infrastructure upgrades currently underway.
Gondola with a Whirlpool: The Idea and Technical Design
A gondola as a floating spa experience: What initially sounds very unusual would actually be technically feasible according to Paul Demschar from the Montanuniversität Leoben - and could become an exclusive added feature for select destinations. By smartly separating stationary water treatment from mobile bathing technology, he safely brings whirlpools to the rope. An inside look at the concept and its implementation.
Vail Resorts unveils new plan to transform the ski experience
Vail Resorts has announced a multi-year plan aimed at improving the ski experience across its resorts. The “Epic Experience” plan focuses on improving every stage of a ski holiday.
Poland: New alpine coaster opened at former ski lift site
Szczyrk Mountain Resort in Poland has opened a major new summer attraction for visitors: the Salamandra Alpine Coaster, a modern year-round gravity coaster located in the Beskid Mountains.
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Georgia: Ski resort on the drawing board
The automotive group Tegeta plans to build a mountain destination in Georgia. The Sairme Mountain Resort will encompass three locations, with the planned Lamazgora ski area set to be developed across five distinct phases.
Energy in Ski Resorts: Clever Use of Hydropower
Storing energy, generating electricity, powering cable cars – ski resorts can use hydropower to their advantage. Three destinations demonstrate as examples what is already possible today.
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.
Kissling: Early gearbox damage detection
Whether a ropeway gearbox is overhauled in time or fails unexpectedly depends entirely on the condition assessment. To achieve this, Kissling combines four mutually complementary methods.
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Italy: New inclined elevator to the university
The new inclined elevator between Trento and the Mesiano university campus in Italy is entering the final stage of the project. The glazed panoramic cabin is already positioned alongside the line, and the initial performance tests have been successfully carried out. When will the system go into operation, and what are its key technical features?
Experience the Urban Cable Car Virtually
The planned cable car for the Federal Horticultural Show in Wuppertal (Germany) can now be experienced by the public through a VR headset simulation. At the same time, expert assessments and planning for the urban cable car system are continuing. Initial details about the system are now available to the public.
Petřín funicular in Prague modernized
Since its opening in 1891, the Petřín funicular in the Czech capital of Prague has been modernized several times, and now the latest overhaul is complete as well. The main focus was on two new carriages from CWA – designed by designer Anna Marešová.
Lisbon wants a new funicular
Following the fatal accident with 16 casualties, the Glória funicular in Portugal's capital, Lisbon, came to a standstill. Now a complete rebuild is planned - and according to media reports, the reopening date has already been set.
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