January 2026

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  Back Down to Earth

  Tariffs and inflation were among the primary causes for a dip in North American lift installations. Lift construction returned to pre-Covid levels in 2025 as ski areas and manufacturers faced headwinds of continued inflation and new tariffs. North American ski areas installed 37 new aerial lifts, Tariffs and inflation were among the primary causes for a dip in North American lift installations.

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