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3 weeks ago

New Edelweiss Triple Chair Opens at The Summit at Snoqualmie's Alpental, WA - SnowBrains

Alpental opens Jan. 7 with the new Edelweiss triple chairlift, increasing uphill capacity, improving reliability, and enabling avalanche mitigation to open most of the mountain.
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3 weeks ago

Ski Resorts Often Load Buckets Of Water Onto New Chairlifts For Load Testing

This video from Alpental shows how they went about testing their new Chair 2. It doesn't seem like that complicated of a process to load test. You just put weight on the chairs to simulate a full lift and give it a whirl, taking a look vibration, tower movement, sheave alignment, and everything else required to make sure the chair is safe. Of course actually checking all those things requires some serious expertise.
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1 month ago

Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Snoqualmie Pass, WA-A Rainy Slice of Paradise - SnowBrains

Snoqualmie Pass is an accessible, affordable Seattle-area ski resort with diverse terrain across four mountains, substantial skiable acreage, and community-focused programs.
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