Kazakhstan Creates New Ski Region
A single seamless network of slopes, lifts, and trails: That is the goal in the Kazakh Ile-Alatau mountains. Across five routes and gorges, 26 new cable cars are to be built and 200 kilometers of ski slopes connected.
Poland: Urban compact cable car gets a makeover
With more than 500,000 rides over twelve years – roughly 114 trips per day – the system in Wrocław, Poland, is the busiest compact cable car operated by INAUEN-SCHÄTTI. The manufacturer was recently allowed to carry out the six- and twelve-year revisions. One fact in particular is surprising.
How do Americans and Chinese behave on an alpine ski holiday?
According to the latest studies by Austrian National Tourist Office (Österreich Werbung) on winter guests from the USA and China, 60 percent of surveyed American winter sports enthusiasts are already interested in a ski holiday in Europe. Among the Chinese respondents, a similar outlook for the future is emerging. Here are the details.
Where are new cable cars operating in Austria?
Ten gondola lifts, eleven chairlifts, as well as two surface lifts and two conveyor belts each will begin operating in Austria for the 2025/26 winter season. The range includes new installations, retrofits, and older systems rebuilt elsewhere. An overview - with lots of images, information, and cross-references.
Snow fences for better snow coverage: how does it work?
The Télé Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets ski area in Switzerland is relying on large snow fences to direct snow into targeted areas. How does this system work – and how effective is it?
Spain: Sierra Nevada invests €19 Million in upgrades
Europe’s southernmost ski resort, Sierra Nevada, received several upgrades this season, including the addition of new conveyor lifts and enhancements to its snowmaking system. What has been done to improve snow coverage?