Peru: New cable car set to open soon
In Lima, a new alternative means of transport is currently under construction, which is also intended to serve as a new tourist attraction. What is known about the project?
Cable Car Construction: Trends in the Alpine Region
Dozens of new cable cars and chairlifts were put into operation across the Alpine region for the 2025/26 ski season. Having covered many innovations separately, SI now brings together the key features emerging across multiple completed projects.
Turning old (snow) into new
Snowfarming is being practiced more and more frequently. However, the snow often no longer binds, and sinking ankle-deep becomes unavoidable. Snowglue LiMES from Bächler Top Track AG makes the snow load-bearing again. A proven technology in an new field of application.
Prinoth at Mountain Planet 2026: Leading solutions for the winter
In Grenoble, the international ropeway and ski industry will focus on the long-term viability of alpine destinations. Rising demands for economic performance and sustainability call for strategic vision and innovation: Prinoth will showcase solutions to today’s and future challenges.
RhyLift: Software engineer’s cable car project for Schaffhausen
In Schaffhausen, Switzerland, a local resident has independently developed a cable car project running from the train station up to the Breite district. In his view, this could significantly ease daily commuting. How might the route look?
Plose Cable Car: Bressanone advances planning
The Plose cable car project, which is planned to connect the Italian town of Bressanone with the Plose mountain range, is undergoing significant changes. The route over the town has been drastically reduced, and some originally planned sections have been dropped. Here are the details.