Cannon Mountain experienced a ski lift malfunction that led to the evacuation of 64 passengers from the Peabody Express Quad lift. The incident, attributed to a failed bolt on the power take-off shaft, occurred in the morning and required ski patrol to use ropes for the evacuation. Despite regular inspections of all equipment, mechanical failures can happen. Following this event, Cannon Mountain is temporarily closing the affected lift and providing refunds to guests, amidst heightened concern for ski safety after a recent incident at nearby Attitash Mountain Resort.
More than 60 passengers were evacuated using rope after a ski lift malfunctioned at Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire Wednesday morning.
Cannon Mountain said 'a bolt affixed to the power take-off shaft' on the Peabody Express Quad lift failed around 10:13 a.m.
While all chairlifts at Cannon undergo regular inspection, 'mechanical issues can occasionally occur'.
Cannon Mountain is offering refunds or credits to guests due to the ski lift malfunction.
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