SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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Lifts 1993
No surprises: the doldrums are still evident in year-end totals of new lifts and Vertical Transport Feet per Hour (VTFH), although circumstances have made…
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Killington’s Dazzling New Gondola
The new Poma gondola in Killington, Vt., combines comfort for the body with excitement for the mind. Replacing a 25-year-old icon involved coming up…
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They’re All Ropeways!
Calls for the industry to use a clearly-defined general term for uphill transport: “ropeways,” rather than the inaccurate and inappropriate “passenger tramway” prevalent in…
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A Round Trip In Titlis
For passengers’ enjoyment of the spectacular glacier scenery in Titlis, Switzerland, the Rotair lift features a revolving cabin floor. The installation has been acclaimed…
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New Lift Technology
A photo review of three new innovations in uphill transportation. Includes the Yantrak people mover at Mammoth Mountain, Calif., the Doppelmayr chairlift for wheelchairs…
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Lifts 1994
A review of all lifts installed in North America during the year 1994. Includes regional, type, and manufacturer breakdowns along with historical data.
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A Great Ride- A Great Tram
A look at the engineering feat of the Palm Springs Aerial Tram. The tram, of spectacular dimensions, is one of the more impressive of…
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A Tropical “Ski ” Lift
A review of the building process of a unique tram that penetrates the Costa Rican rain forest. Includes a journal of the construction, color…
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Primary Lift Power: It’s A Gas
The electrical power demands of Eldora, Colo., disturbed the neighborhood. When a new lift was put in, natural gas was the logical option.
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Big Bear Express
S-K-I’s Bear Mountain in southern California made a major improvement with the installation of a detachable quad fabricated by CTEC. This feature takes a…