SAM Coverage
Lifts
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Jigback Tops Lone Peak
An amazing Doppelmayr tram reaches the summit at Big Sky, Mont., but not before a glacier under the bottom terminal was tamed.
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Lifts 1995
A summary of lift expansion in North America in 1995. Despite a lackluster season, VTFH grew in the East, but construction overall was less…
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Crisis Before Christmas
A December storm with high winds and heavy snowfall crippled a key lift at Squaw Valley, California, but with all hands working, replacement parts…
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Tough Choices For Yan Detachable Owners
An analysis of the events surrounding the future of Lift Engineering and its Yan detachables, as well as options available to resorts currently operating…
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Replacements, Rebuilds And Other Fixes
An outline of the various approaches being taken to solve the problem of design and manufacturing deficiencies in Yan detachables produced by Lift Engineering…
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Angling For The Solution
At first they said Breckenridge, Colo., would need two lifts to service two base areas near some lodging. Then ingenuity took over and a…
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Adults Learn To Ski Like Magic
Adults as well as children learning to ski use the Magic Carpet ski lift in Greek Peak, N.Y., to ease beginner’s apprehension.
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The Lift That Became A Ride
The six-passenger, stand-up lift at Tremblant, Quebec, was conceived to move guests from the parking lots to the base area, 100 feet higher and…
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Lifts 1996
A strong year in western lift construction pushed total VTFH to an all-time high. Plus, the number of detachables continues to increase.
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Lift-Loading Made Easy
An adjustable loading ramp made loading Stratton’s six-passenger, high-speed lift fast and efficient. Stratton’s lift department developed the ramp using small gradient changes over…
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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…