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What the heck's the deal with tower 6 on the Big Red Express (1997–2022) at Whistler-Blackcomb?

So, on Whistler Mountain, there was this one chairlift, the Big Red Express (due to be replaced in time for the 2022–2023 ski season with a new lift by the same name), which was notable for, mostly, being remarkably miserable to ride on snowy, windy days; being ten minutes long; and:

This is a rare design feature on ropeways, which only really happens when there's a serious elevation differential across the several metres separating each side of the ropeway. Usually, they'll just build a tower tall enough to support both sides of the cable, unless it's way cheaper to not do that. Which, well, it is here.

But there's another thing that's weird about that tower. Like, here, let me show you a basically identical lift built by the same company, Doppelmayr, around the same year:

Check the tower heads on both — the ones on the second picture are normal for that manufacturer in that era. So where did the Big Red get its weird towers from?

The Redline Express, installed in 1992. I'll get into why it only lasted five ski seasons in a bit, but basically, they ended up having to put that little side tower in because that lift was itself replacing the original Red Chair (1965–1992). Which was built, well, very differently from the big, beefy high-speed lifts that started to become the main workhorses of large ski resorts in the '80s, and which also had chairs that didn't require quite the same vertical clearance or other such space:

So, reusing the same alignment, which was the most direct route from "the top of whatever lift comes up from the base at Creekside" to "up a hill from the main lodge on the mountain, so that people can ski down to the ski racks", but with chairs that need way more vertical clearance and can support larger gaps between towers, meant sticking in a little side tower to make sure people's skis wouldn't brush against the snow (or worse!). Speaking of "worse", though, let's get into why the Redline was replaced maybe a sixth of the way into its theoretical service life:

Think about how it works in practice. For clarity, this is a device intended to secure hundreds of kilograms of metal and passengers to a rope, usually in temperatures below freezing, under conditions where forces on the cable, such as those that occur in the event of an emergency stop, can result in reduced or absent gravitational force acting on the chair.

And for more clarity, look at the upper part of the "jaws" on the cable, and where the hinges are relative to the "jaws". Just one more thing: those tension-providing devices aren't lazily drawn metal springs; they're rubber "marshmallow" springs.

Can you see where the problem might be with this setup? Because this guy didn't:

Meet Janek Kunczynski, the founder of Lift Engineering & Manufacturing Co., AKA Yan, who might as well be the Elon Musk of ropeways. Before I get deeper into just how disastrous his detachable grip design was, let me show you another Incredible™ (derogatory) example of his engineering sensibilities:

Allow me to remind you that this is usually operating in sub-zero temperatures, and that this specific lift was often subject to considerable wind and snow. As in, when mechanics were working on this chairlift, they'd have to do that with no protection from the elements. (It's also at least rumoured within the ropeway and ski resort industries that his lifts were routinely welded together in ski resort parking lots.) His whole thing was, basically, making lifts look cool and implementing them cheaply, to undercut his European competitors, which led not just to impractical designs that were hostile to the people maintaining them or prone to breaking down, but to his company's lifts killing at least five people and injuring at least seventy.

Which brings us back to Whistler:

Whistler, at the time in an arms race to outcompete Blackcomb, its neighbour, but lacking the sort of venture capital backing Blackcomb had, wanted to put in some high-speed lifts to be able to match the skiing experience at Blackcomb, which had already bought several such lifts from Doppelmayr (after buying several low-speed lifts from Yan). So they figured they'd take the cheap route, and get three high-speed lifts, of a fairly unproven design, installed. These were to replace three ancient lifts that were, at that point, constraining the resort's capacity.

While the Redline and Green both served through their five years of operation without any serious issues, the same can't be said for the Quicksilver Express, which was the only chairlift Yan ever built with "bubbles" on it — which required a slightly enhanced grip, to handle the additional weight.

It wasn't enhanced enough, though. On December 23rd, 1995…

The Quicksilver, specifically, was an unmitigated dumpster fire, even before any accidents happened. It was designed such that, in wind, grips could smack against towers, taking on damage in the process. It had a faulty brake system that would apply maximum braking force via the emergency brake when a normal stop is what the operator pressed the button for. At least a few empty chairs had straight up fallen off the cable before the accident. And then there were the grips.

These grips received multiple retrofits and rebuilds throughout the few years the lift was operating, which never seemed to help — they slipped so often that operators on the lift just stuffed paper into the grip force alarm to muffle it. The clearance between grips and towers was known to be below code, and Whistler stated that they simply couldn't fix it. Upon testing the grips after the accident, of 29 tested, every single one failed to perform adequately.

Furthermore, there was the whole thing with the rubber and the claws. Rubber springs lose performance at much less extreme temperatures than metal springs, and the way the grips were designed, a lot of their grip force relied on the chair applying force via gravity. Take away gravity, and the grip can slip. Take away gravity on a particularly steep section of the lift line, and you've got a cascade of chairs knocking each other off of the cable until they ram into a tower and fall to the ground.

So it was 1997, and Whistler, on the edge of going bankrupt from lawsuits and lost business, had to get rid of the other Yan high speed lifts, which were likely safer, but not safe enough. Some resorts retrofitted theirs to use a better grip design, but Whistler just got rid of them…

…other than the towers.

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We have a bit of a theme going with some of our December staff picks! All staff picks are 20% off all month, and we ship to anywhere in the US! :~)

Creature by Shaun Tan

Hugely interesting and inspiring collection of Shaun Tan's weird creature illustrations, plus insight from Tan about his artistic development and approach to design. Great for Weird Creature Enthusiasts small and large! - Piera

Bestiarium Greenlandica, ed. Maria Bach Kreutzmann

Everyone know what a leprechaun is. Or a fairy, or a unicorn. But why don’t as many know about Amaroq the giant wolf that can steal your soul if threatened? And Eqalussuaq the shark that brings fish to widows and orphans? - John

Imaginarium: The Antiquarian Sticker Book

Another splendid sticker collection of bizarre Victorian imagery, presented in such a beautiful package. Perfect for esoteric crafters and stationery collectors of all ages. Can't go wrong with these! - Stacey

Phenomena: Doppelmayr’s Celestial Atlas by Giles Sparrow

A coffee table book that sits right at the intersection of art, science, and history! If someone you love has an interest in star-gazing, astrology, or just likes beautiful illustrations, this makes for a perfect splurge. - Murphy

Stay warm and stay weird!

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La Paz is rightly proud of these cable cars. Great views, super cheap and you can get anywhere in the city. The teleférico is brilliant. It's a network of 10 or more cable cars (built by Doppelmayr) and the perfect way to get around -- and see -- the city, especially given the steep slopes and the altitude. Although you can't buy a day ticket, fares are cheap, using a pre-paid card you can top-up. And if you take another car shortly after getting off, you pay less. Mi Teleférico won a Latam Smart City Award in the category of "Sustainable urban development and mobility. Wikipedia

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Elena Percivaldi shows the graphically most beautiful and interesting pages of various celestial atlases, often in full-page format and in high quality. The author provides short and knowledgeable captions that explain the necessary context or refer to particular details of the illustration. There are also biographical sketches of the cartographers, which place their work in the context of the history of science. List of Content Peter Bienewitz Apian: Astronomicum Caesarum, 1540 Johan Bayer: Uranometria, 1603 Julius Schiller: Coelum Stellatum Christianum, 1627 Andreas Cellarius: Harmonia Macrocosmica, 1660 Johannes Hevelius: Prodromus Astranomiae, 1690 John Flamsted: Atlas Coelestis, 1729 Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr: Atlar Coelestis, 1742 Johann Elert Bode: Uranographia, 1801 Alexander Jamieson: A Celestial Atlar, Comprising a Systematic Display of the Heavens, 1822 Urania's Mirror, 1824 Elijah Hinsdale Burritt: Geography of the Heavens, 1833

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Burritt's Constellation Atlas of the Northern hemisphere, 1856

Fasciculus: 1856 Burritt - Huntington Map of the Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere

Rare hand colored map engraved by W. G. Evans of New York for Burritt’s 1856 edition. Constellations are drawn in detail and include depictions of the Zodiacal figures the stars are said to represent. Chart is quartered by lines indicating the Solstitial and Equinoctial Colures and Includes Ursa Major (Great Bear or Big Dipper), Usra Minor (the Little Bear or Little Dipper), Draco (the Dragono), Cassiopeia (the W), Perseus, Camelopardalis, and Cepheus. .

Like all of Burritt’s charts, is based on the celestial cartographic work of Pardies and Doppelmayr. Dated and copyrighted: “Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1856 by F. J. Huntington in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the United States in the Southern District of N. York. Datum 1856

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Arrival of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in Kyrgyzstan sparks hopes for investment in ski resorts

Russian billionaire Pavel Durov’s appearance in Kyrgyzstan��sparked speculation that he would invest in Central Asia’s largest ski resort, Three Peaks, according to bne IntelliNews.

Societe Des Trois Vallees (S3V), operator of the luxury Courchevel ski resort in France, will design the Kyrgyz ski resort. Durov arrived in the Issyk-Kul region late last week, according to local reports.

Pavel Durov, founder of messenger Telegram and social network VKontakte, whose fortune is estimated by Forbes at $15.5 billion, recently posted on social media that he planned to visit Central Asia. However, he did not mention his involvement in Three Peaks.

I keep working, meeting with our [social network] users from unusual places. This summer I decided to visit Central Asia to see life there and study how people use Telegram and what are their digital needs.

On 10 June, the head of Kyrgyzstan‘s Cabinet of Ministers, Akylbek Japarov, told an investment forum in Vienna how the country would position itself as a leading ecotourism destination, capitalising on the legendary Tian Shan Mountains (“Mountains of Heaven”) and the steppes of the Ancient Silk Road.

We are starting the construction of the ‘Kyrgyz Courchevel’. The French company S3V, one of the first operators of the world-famous resort in France, is implementing Three Peaks ski cluster in Kyrgyzstan. The plan is to lay about 200 kilometres [124 miles] of ski trails. The resort will operate all year round and will be able to receive up to 850,000 tourists annually.

Last week, Japarov signed a decree establishing a Kyrgyz Courchevel state enterprise under the Department of Presidential Affairs. The first phase of investment in the project could cost nearly $165 million. Kyrgyzstan also planned to open a second resort near Bishkek, Japarov revealed.

In winter, this will be a unique opportunity to ski literally a 20-minute drive from the capital Bishkek. All technical structures will be built by Austrian company Doppelmayr.

Kyrgyzstan’s hopes for exciting tourism growth also depend on the development of facilities around Issyk-Kul lake. It is the second largest mountain lake in the world after Lake Titicaca located on the border of Bolivia and Peru.

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have also established ski resorts on their territories in the Tian Shan, part of a Himalayan belt.

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Sapa: Die Berge in Vietnam (23. - 26.9.)

Am Samstag checken wir nach ein paar Stunden wenig erholsamen Schlafes wieder aus dem Hotel aus. Es ist mega hellhörig und laut, seit 6 Uhr machen die Katze, andere Gäste, der Fahrstuhl direkt nebenan und das Reinigungspersonal Radau. Das Zimmer ist dreckig, die Bettwäsche fühlt sich ungewaschen an und hält diverse Fremdhaare für uns bereit und vom vergammelten 'Badezimmer' will ich gar nicht erst anfangen. Nach Schilderung dieser Beschwerden zeigt sich der Inhaber kulant und wir müssen nur die eine Nacht bezahlen. Wir buchen spontan weitere drei Nächte in einer anderen Unterkunft, außerhalb der Stadt, ein Dorf weiter in den Bergen. Die Taxifahrt dorthin ist abenteuerlich: Serpentinen, an einigen Stellen eine ungeteerte, steinige Straße, riesige Schlaglöcher, fantastische Ausblicke über das Tal und die Reisterrassen.

Die neue Unterkunft ist ein Bungalow am Hang mit integriertem Mückennetz. Dringend nötig, denn hier draußen erwarten uns alle Arten von Insekten in unserer quasi nach draußen offenen Hütte, und die daumengroßen Kakerlaken sind eine kleine Herausforderung.

Mittlerweile ist es nachmittags, und wir beginnen auf Empfehlung unserer Gastgeberin (die nur sehr begrenzt Englisch spricht) eine Wanderung den Hang entlang zum nächsten kleinen Dorf. Der Pfad ist teils steinig, teils lehmig und schlammig und steht am Ende sogar richtig unter Wasser, sodass wir nach einer Stunde leider umdrehen müssen (hier wären unsere Wanderschuhe statt der Sneaker das richtige Schuhwerk gewesen). Bis dahin ist der Ausflug richtig schön, denn das Wetter ist angenehm frisch (26 Grad und kühler Wind), wir laufen mitten durch die Reisterrassen, können den Einheimischen bei ihrer ganz ursprünglichen Arbeit zusehen, sehen viiieeele Kinder und Hunde und gehen auf dem schmalen Pfad sogar auf Tuchfühlung mit ein paar uns entgegenkommenden Büffeln.

Den Sonntag nutzen wir komplett für eine Wanderung, dieses Mal mit entsprechendem Schuhwerk. Ich lade die App Komoot auf mein Handy, bezahle für das weltweit Paket und habe dank GPS sofort ein Dutzend Routen in unserer Nähe zur Auswahl. Wir entscheiden uns für mittelschwer und etwa 10km. Die Navigation klappt gut, nur an einer Stelle müssen wir etwas länger einen Pfad suchen. Die Route führt durch Dörfer der Einheimischen, nur ganz kurz auf Straßen und hauptsächlich mitten durch die Reisfelder und den Bambuswald. An einer Stelle müssen wir einen Fluss überqueren bzw. etwas dem Flussbett folgen. Mancherorts ist der Pfad kaum zu erkennen, an anderen Stellen überflutet, im Wald super lehmig und matschig, an einer Stelle kreuzt er einen fremden Hof und wir entkommen nur knapp einer Konfrontation mit den vier scharfen Hofhunden (einer zwickt mich ins Bein, aber keine offene Wunde).

Auf dem Rückweg gönnen wir uns super leckeres lokales Essen und meistern dann noch den letzten Aufstieg zu unserer Hütte. Dank einiger Steigung und ordentlich Sonne war das ganz schön anstrengend!

Am Montag machen wir einen Ausflug zum Mount Fansipan, dem höchsten Berg Vietnams, auch genannt das Dach von Indochina. Wir mieten einen Roller und fahren zum eigens dafür gebauten Sapa Bahnhof (Torben fährt wieder sehr souverän, der Verkehr ist hier auch nicht so verrückt wie anderswo in Vietnam, aber die Serpentinen sind anspruchsvoll). Nachdem wir jeder etwa 40€ (!!!) bezahlt haben, geht es mit einer Art Zug (mit Stufen gebaut, also irgendwie eine Mischung aus Zug und Schrägaufzug) etwa 5 Minuten zum Startpunkt der Seilbahn auf den Gipfel. Bereits die Bahnfahrt ist echt abenteuerlich, denn die Bahnschiene schwebt nach links und rechts frei etwa 25m über dem Boden. Die Aussicht ist atemberaubend. Die Gondel auf den Gipfel toppt das aber noch um Meilen. Die Seilbahn ist gebaut von Doppelmayr, was mich auf dem Weg nach oben irgendwie beruhigt: Sie hält den Rekord für den höchsten Höhenunterschied zwischen Start und Ende. Und ich sag's euch, das merkt man. Es ist gigantisch hoch!! Erst geht's über die Reisterrassen und Häuser im Tal und dann über die Berge. Der höchste Punkt führt über eine Schlucht und ist so hoch, dass man den Fluss ganz unten nur noch erahnen kann. Das kann auch nur ich euch bezeugen, denn Torben hat die meiste Zeit die Augen zu. Die Fahrt dauert etwa 15 Minuten und nach 10 Minuten durchbrechen wir die Wolkendecke und fahren einige Minuten völlig blind in den Wolken. Verrückt, ich sag's euch!

Oben angekommen sind es noch 600 Stufen bis zum Gipfel. Genauer gesagt gibt es nicht nur einen Gipfel, sondern viele Statuen (unter anderem einen 22 (!)m hohen Buddha auf einem Lotusblatt), Treppen, Aussichtspunkte und Schreine. Die Anlage hier oben ist weitläufig und atemberaubend und die benötigten Millionen Tonnen an Stein wurden von den Vietnamesen zu Zeiten des Baus zu Fuß durch den Dschungel nach oben getragen. Zwar ist es heute stark bewölkt, aber das Erlebnis ist dennoch einmalig. Auch die 'nur' 600 Stufen sind auf 3140m extrem anstrengend, da die Luft zum Atmen dünn ist. Wir lassen uns sehr viel Zeit, machen zig Fotos, kosten das Erlebnis richtig aus. Das Geld hat sich definitiv gelohnt!

Am Dienstag geht es zurück nach Hanoi (dieses Mal braucht die Buchung des Busses 3 Anläufe, bis wir eine Verbindung erwischen, die nicht gestrichen wird), wo wir gegen Mittag ankommen und eine Nacht verbringen, bevor es morgen weiter geht - nach Laos!

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Global Aerial Ropeway Market Dynamics and Future Landscape Review 2024 - 2031

The global aerial ropeway market is gaining momentum, driven by the need for efficient transportation solutions in urban and rural areas, as well as for tourism and recreational activities. Aerial ropeways are increasingly recognized for their ability to navigate challenging terrains and reduce congestion in densely populated regions.

Overview of Aerial Ropeways

The global aerial ropeway market is on a growth trajectory, fueled by urbanization, tourism, and the need for sustainable transport solutions. With technological advancements and increasing investments in infrastructure

Aerial ropeways, also known as cable cars or gondolas, are systems of transport that use cables to pull passenger cabins or freight across spans of air. They are commonly used in mountainous regions, urban environments, and for tourist attractions, providing a unique mode of transportation.

Types of Aerial Ropeways

Gondola Lifts

Enclosed cabins that provide a comfortable ride for passengers.

Ideal for urban transport as well as ski resorts.

Chairlifts

Open-air seats attached to a cable, typically used in ski areas.

Allow for easy access to mountain slopes.

Tramways

Large cabins that can accommodate more passengers or cargo.

Often used in tourist destinations to transport visitors over scenic landscapes.

Market Drivers

Urbanization and Traffic Congestion

Rapid urbanization is leading to increased traffic congestion in major cities. Aerial ropeways offer a viable solution for alleviating congestion by providing a direct mode of transport that bypasses ground-level traffic.

Tourism Growth

The tourism industry is a significant driver of the aerial ropeway market. Popular tourist destinations are increasingly installing cable car systems to enhance visitor experiences and provide unique sightseeing opportunities.

Environmental Sustainability

Aerial ropeways are viewed as a sustainable transportation alternative due to their low environmental impact. They require less land than traditional transport systems and can be powered by renewable energy sources, making them an attractive option for eco-conscious communities.

Regional Analysis

North America

In North America, the aerial ropeway market is primarily driven by ski resorts and tourist attractions. The region has a well-established infrastructure, with several successful installations in mountainous areas.

Europe

Europe is a leader in the aerial ropeway market, with numerous cable cars and gondola systems in operation. The emphasis on sustainable transport solutions and increased investment in urban mobility projects are propelling market growth.

Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness significant growth in the aerial ropeway market due to rapid urbanization and increasing investments in infrastructure. Countries like China and India are focusing on developing aerial ropeway systems to address transportation challenges in densely populated urban areas.

Key Players in the Market

Doppelmayr Garaventa Group

A leading manufacturer of cable car systems, known for its innovation and extensive portfolio in the aerial ropeway industry.

Leitner Ropeways

Offers a wide range of aerial ropeway solutions, specializing in both urban transport and ski area installations.

POMA

Known for its cutting-edge technology and sustainable solutions in aerial transport, POMA has a strong presence in the global market.

Future Trends

Technological Innovations

The future of the aerial ropeway market is likely to be shaped by technological advancements, such as automated systems, smart controls, and enhanced safety features. Innovations in materials and construction methods will also improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Integration with Urban Transport

Aerial ropeways are increasingly being integrated into existing urban transport systems. This trend will enhance accessibility and connectivity in cities, providing a comprehensive public transport solution.

Expansion in Developing Regions

As developing countries focus on improving their transportation infrastructure, the demand for aerial ropeways is expected to rise. These systems provide cost-effective solutions to transportation challenges, particularly in hilly or congested areas.

Conclusion

The global aerial ropeway market is on a growth trajectory, fueled by urbanization, tourism, and the need for sustainable transport solutions. With technological advancements and increasing investments in infrastructure, aerial ropeways are poised to become an integral part of modern transportation systems. As cities seek innovative ways to tackle congestion and enhance mobility, the role of aerial ropeways will likely expand, offering unique solutions for both urban and rural environments.

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Idaho Springs hopes to strike gold again with scenic gondola, mountaintop attraction

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Idaho Springs hopes to strike gold again with scenic gondola, mountaintop attraction

From a mountainside aerie 1,300 feet above Idaho Springs, on a 19th-century mining claim called the Sun and Moon, Mary Jane Loevlie savored a broad panorama that frames Mount Blue Sky and its sister fourteener, Mount Bierstadt. Loevlie saw the future here years ago, and her vision is finally beginning to take form. “Coming up here for a sunset cocktail?” she mused with excitement Wednesday morning, imagining an evening when her long-held dream becomes reality. Loevlie and her business partners broke ground last week on a $58 million project to build a 1.2-mile gondola that will haul 22 10-person cabins up the mountain from the historic Argo Mill in town. When the project is finished, the gondola’s upper terminal will stand beside a three-level facility called The Outpost, containing the Sun and Moon Saloon, a whiskey bar called Loevlie’s Salon, food and beverage options in an area called the Gold Bar, an elevator with stops on all three levels and a pedestrian plaza with seating and tables. There will be a 300-seat terraced amphitheater suitable for musical entertainment, weddings and other events. A trestle will be built, allowing visitors to stroll out and above the slope of the mountain to an observation platform on a straight line toward Mount Blue Sky. Argo Mill and Tunnel in Idaho Springs, Colorado on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) The gondola will be called the Mighty Argo Cable Car, named after the Mighty Argo tunnel from Idaho Springs to the mines of Central City that was built at the dawn of the 20th century. The Argo Mill, which dates back to 1913, houses a mining museum and is open daily for tours. The mill and tunnel were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. There’s a recreational component to the project, too. In partnership with the city of Idaho Springs and the Colorado Mountain Bike Association, the 400-acre Virginia Canyon Mountain Park is being built on slopes above the mill. In time there will be more than 20 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Hikers and mountain bikers will be able to visit The Outpost free of charge, or they might want to do it the way Loevlie has in mind. “It’s a wonderful hike,” said Loevlie, an Idaho Springs native. “My thing is, I’m going to hike the trail up, have my mimosa and take the gondola down.” Loevlie and her business partners are hoping the gondola, which will be built by Doppelmayr of Switzerland, will begin hauling visitors in the fall of 2025. Sixteen towers will be constructed on a mountaintop near the future site of The Outpost and transported by helicopter to be set in concrete foundations. Forward progress Idaho Springs officials see the project as an economic driver that diversifies what the town has to offer tourists while paying homage to the town’s rich mining heritage. And they give Loevlie the credit for imagining the project — initially envisioned in 2019 — and then seeing it through after she and her first group of investors accused a title company of defrauding them out of millions of dollars. “That lady, I don’t know how she does it,” said mayor Chuck Harmon. “Instead of feeling sorry for herself, she dusted herself off and said, ‘Oh, well, we’ll go with other folks.’ Like water off a duck’s back.” Related Articles

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Her undaunted attitude is in keeping with the miner’s spirit of Idaho Springs that dates back to 1859, though. “Very much so,” Harmon said. “I probably would have felt very defeated after I had $4.3 million ripped off. Most people would have thrown in the towel. They had done so much work. And it cost them a lot more than $4.3 million, because by the time they were able to get new investors, interest rates about doubled on them. Construction costs probably went up at least 40%. “But Mary Jane has such tenacity. She made it happen out of sheer will, went and found other people that believed in the project as much as she did. It looked very bleak a few years ago when they got the FBI’s financial fraud department involved,” he continued. Ever the optimist, Loevlie prefers to focus on the future, not the scam that could have doomed the project, especially now with construction set to begin. “We won an $8.7 million judgment, we haven’t been able to collect anything yet, and the FBI is prosecuting them,” is all she wants to say on the subject. “The trial is in April.” Bryan McFarland of Evergreen, whose background is in commercial construction, is her partner in the Mighty Argo Cable Car Company. Major investors include Gondola Ventures, a firm which recently bought and reopened the historic Estes Park Tram after it was shut down last year and left for dead, along with Doppelmayr and a German investment fund. “We’re all building this project for Mary Jane,” McFarland said. “It’s her vision.” The past and the future Visitors on a guided tour in the Argo Tunnel above of Argo Mill in Idaho Springs, The tunnel was built from Idaho Springs to Central City at the dawn of the 20th century. (Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) The Argo mill and tunnel have a fascinating history. Construction of the 4.2-mile tunnel began in 1893, and it was completed in 1910, according to “The Great Argo Project,” a book by Terry Cox. Its purpose was to provide a means for transporting gold ore from mines in the Central City district to Idaho Springs for milling. It also drained groundwater from those mines. “We’re building a gondola on almost the same line,” Loevlie said. “We had a vision, just like they did. This is going to bring an economic engine to the region.” After the tunnel was finished, the Argo Mill was built in 1912-13 and operated until 1935. An estimated $100 million in gold ore — $2.6 trillion in 2020 dollars, according to the Argo tours website — was processed there. Today visitors get to see machines that pounded and smashed up to 300 tons of rock per day, preparing ore for a multi-stage extraction process using dangerous chemicals that included cyanide and mercury. The site was abandoned in 1943. Because contaminated water continued to flow from the tunnel long after the mill closed, the EPA declared it a Superfund fund site in 1983 and built a water treatment plant next to the mill that began operation in 1998. Today mill tours take visitors about 100 feet into the tunnel, where they encounter a five-foot concrete bulkhead built to dam water in the tunnel. Water is diverted through the treatment plant, which can handle 700 gallons per minute. Loevlie acquired the mill in 2016. The lower terminal of the gondola will be adjacent to the mill. They haven’t set prices for the cable car yet, but they expect them to be in the range of $30-$40. There are plans to expand parking to accommodate cable car visitors, which could be many. Loevlie said a feasibility study found they could see 500,000 annually. The Virginia Canyon Mountain Park will be free to use. The Mighty Argo Cable Car Company has pledged 50 cents from every cable car ticket sold to build and maintain those trails, and they have advanced the trail project $400,000 toward that end. A downhill mountain bike trail from site of The Outpost to the bottom, called Drop Shaft, has been completed with a wooden corkscrew finish at the bottom. The gondola will include bike carriers for hauling bikes up the hill. An adjacent 4.9-mile hiking trail is already in place. This corkscrew finish for a downhill mountain biking trail above the Argo Mill is part of the Virginia Canyon Mountain Park being built as part of the Mighty Argo Cable Car project. (Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) Near the trailhead, just above the mill, is an abandoned mine tunnel called the Double Eagle. There are plans to open it, possibly next summer, so visitors can explore about 800 feet of it safely on paid tours. “It’s a gorgeous, cool, hardrock tunnel,” Loevlie said. Hundreds of thousands of visitors already visit downtown Idaho Springs annually for food, drink and shopping, making parking difficult during peak periods. The city has plans to build a transportation hub at that end of town, adding more than 200 parking spaces. The Argo operation is about 0.7 of a mile east of there, where parking is less of a challenge. “This is an area that can handle additional traffic,” said Harmon, the mayor. “It’s really going to complement the visitor experience. We’re very excited to have such a cool item that is so Idaho Springs, the perfect blend of history and adventure. Everybody can have fun. If you’re bringing grandma or a toddler, you can ride the gondola up and enjoy the view. For those who are more adventurous and bring their mountain bikes, they’ve got that option. I couldn’t ask for a better fit for the city.” Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Adventurist, to get outdoors news sent straight to your inbox.

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Cáp treo Đà Lạt từ lâu được xem là điểm nhấn đắt giá trong trái tim hội cuồng chân yêu thích xê dịch đến thành phố sương mù. Còn nơi nào hoàn mỹ, tuyệt vời hơn để bạn ôm trọn cả bầu trời thiên nhiên lãng mạn, nên thơ trong mọi khung hình hơn cáp treo Đà Lạt? Cùng Vivu Việt Nam khám phá ngay hành trình săn ảnh cực kỳ ấn tượng tại khu du lịch cáp treo Đà Lạt nha! Tổng quan về khu du lịch cáp treo Đà Lạt Vị trí: Số 1 Đ. Đống Đa, P. 3, Tp. Đà Lạt Số điện thoại: 02633 837 934 Thời gian hoạt động: 7 giờ 30 sáng đến 17 giờ chiều Giá vé Cáp treo Đà Lạt: Trẻ em: 70.000 VNĐ / người / vé khứ hồi – 60.000 VNĐ / người / vé 1 chiều Người lớn: 100.000 VNĐ / người / vé khứ hồi – 80.000 VNĐ / người / vé 1 chiều Dành cho những bạn chưa biết: Cáp treo Đà Lạt có một tên gọi nghe hơi lạ tai – Đồi Robin, chính thức đưa vào khai thác vào năm 2003 nên cáp treo Đà Lạt cũng được coi là tuyến cáp treo đầu tiên và duy nhất tại thành phố m�� sương này. Xem thêm: Đồi Robin Đà Lạt – View ngắm toàn cảnh thành phố ngàn hoa Đồi Robin tọa lạc trên đỉnh đồi cao tầm 1.515 m so với mặt nước biển, sở hữu tuyến cáp treo Đà Lạt dài đến 2.267 m, là những con số vô cùng ấn tượng mỗi khi bạn nghe nhắc đến. Tuyến cáp treo Đà Lạt đặc biệt này có lộ trình xuất phát từ cổng chào vào thành phố Đà Lạt và kết thúc tại đền chùa Thiền Viện Trúc Lâm Đà Lạt. Cáp treo Đà Lạt ra đời nhằm đem đến trải nghiệm khám phá thành phố từ trên cao với view ngắm toàn cảnh đẹp đến nao lòng dành cho khách du lịch. Bởi lẽ đó, đã hơn 10 năm đưa vào hoạt động, nơi này vẫn không ngừng suy giảm sức hấp dẫn đối với dân mê xê dịch gần xa. Việc ghé thăm khu du lịch cáp treo Đà Lạt trở thành một thói quen không thể thiếu trong hành trình du lịch Đà Lạt, tất nhiên nếu bỏ qua nơi này thì bạn cũng sẽ tiếc nuối vô cùng đấy. Cáp treo Đà Lạt là tuyến cáp treo duy nhất tại thành phố Đà Lạt Du khách thuận lợi tham quan Thiền Viện Trúc Lâm Đà Lạt Hướng dẫn đường đến cáp treo Đà Lạt Cáp treo Đà Lạt chỉ cách trung tâm thành phố Đà Lạt 2 km đi đường, đoạn đường tương đối ngắn để đi lại vì vậy bạn đừng quá lo lắng về vấn đề tìm kiếm quá lâu nhé. Vivu Việt Nam sẽ gợi ý một số hướng đi đến cáp treo Đà Lạt như sau: Xuất phát từ chợ Đà Lạt, đi thẳng phía cầu Ông Đạo> Bên tay trái, đi theo hướng đường Trần Quốc Toản> Tiếp theo đi thẳng đến Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa> Đi thẳng đường Hồ Tùng Mậu> Đường 3/4. Chạy hết đường 3/4> Xuống con dốc, chếch bên tay phải ở đỉnh đèo sẽ thấy bảng ghi "Khu du lịch cáp treo Đà Lạt" Đây là điểm đến sau cùng của bạn. Bạn cũng có thể tham khảo tuyến đường di chuyển theo Google Maps để tới đích cáp treo Đà Lạt nè! Hướng dẫn đường đến cáp treo Đà Lạt Khám phá khu du lịch cáp treo ở Đà Lạt Khu du lịch cáp treo Đà Lạt đã hình thành như thế nào? Chính thức đưa vào sử dụng vào tháng 02/2003, cáp treo Đà Lạt được xây dựng theo công nghệ tiên tiến bậc nhất các nước Châu Âu cùng thời điểm với hơn 10 trụ cột đỡ đầu dây cáp treo, bảo đảm an toàn cho hành khách. Mấy ai biết nhà ga cáp treo Đà Lạt này trước khi xây dựng vào năm 1975 từng là nơi được sử dụng để vận chuyển, lắp ráp trận địa pháo phòng thủ của quân đội Việt Nam. Sau này Công ty Doppelmayr của Áo đã thu mua và cải tạo trở thành nơi tham quan du lịch thu hút khách nhất tại thành phố Đà Lạt. Cáp treo Đà Lạt có tổng số 50 cabin đầy đủ màu sắc, công suất chuyên chở khoảng 900 người/giờ, mỗi cabin cách nhau 120 m với tổng thời gian di chuyển mỗi tuyến là 12 phút, tốc độ di chuyển 5 m/s. Hệ thống vận hành êm ái, thông suốt toàn hành trình sẽ đưa tới trải nghiệm cả hành trình thật sự tuyệt vời. Sau hơn 10 năm, cáp treo Đà Lạt vẫn được coi là điểm cộng sáng giá trong lòng du hội cuồng chân yêu quý thành phố ngàn hoa Đà Lạt. Hệ thống vận hành an toàn, êm ái, luôn được vệ sinh, bảo dưỡng định kỳ cẩn thận, đảm bảo an toàn lao động Cảm giác trải nghiệm lơ lửng trên bầu trời trong không khí se lạnh tại Đà Lạt tuyệt vời không gì diễn tả nổi Thời điểm thích hợp để tham quan khu du lịch cáp treo Đà Lạt?

Đà Lạt luôn xinh đẹp và hấp dẫn theo cách rất riêng của mỗi một thời điểm nhất định trong năm. Nên nếu để lựa chọn mùa du lịch đến Đà Lạt thích hợp thì đối với Vivu Việt Nam mùa nào cũng đẹp cả. Bạn hãy sắp xếp thời gian biểu trong cuốn cẩm nang du lịch Đà Lạt của mình một cách phù hợp để hành trình du lịch diễn ra trọn vẹn và tận hưởng được tất cả điều thú vị của xứ sở mờ sương này nhé. Riêng với đi cáp treo Đà Lạt, bạn nên tránh khung giờ sáng sớm vào khoảng 7 – 9 giờ sáng hoặc 15 – 16 giờ 30 chiều. Lúc này thời tiết mát mẻ, ánh nắng nhẹ nhàng, khung cảnh bên ngoài đẹp thơ mộng, thanh bình trong làn sương mờ cùng tia nắng hoàng hôn nhuộm đỏ cả một bầu trời Đà Lạt lãng mạn. Nên tránh khung giờ 10 giờ 30 trưa – 14 giờ 30 chiều để tránh sự không thoải mái bởi nắng gắt rọi vào chỗ ngồi, bên trong cabin treo lơ lửng trên không cũng khiến bạn cảm giác bức bối, khó chịu hơn bình thường. Đà Lạt rất đông đúc khách du lịch vào các dịp lễ, Tết vào cuối tuần vì thế bạn hãy cố gắng đi thật sớm để không phải đợi chờ quá lâu, tránh chen chúc, xô đẩy khi đi cáp treo Đà Lạt nhé. Vào sáng tinh mơ là thời gian đẹp nhất nên đi du lịch cáp treo Đà Lạt Cả vườn hoa cẩm tú cầu rực rỡ như vậy lại còn nhìn từ trên cao xuống trông thế nào ta? Trải nghiệm ngắm cảnh đẹp bằng cáp treo tại Đà Lạt Ngoài việc được hòa mình giữa cảnh sắc thiên nhiên hữu tình, khí hậu trong lành, mát mẻ tại Đà Lạt bạn cũng có cơ hội thưởng thức trọn vẹn không gian nên thơ, đậm chất Đà Lạt mờ sương huyền ảo từ trên cao khi đến với cáp treo Đà Lạt. Cáp treo Đà Lạt có thể khiến tâm trạng căng thẳng của những ngày tháng bận rộn công việc, học tập của bạn được giải tỏa phần nào đấy! Chỉ cần mua vé, đặt chân lên cabin, ngồi xuống nghỉ ngơi hãy để toàn bộ cuộc hành trình 12 phút tại cáp treo Đà Lạt "cân" hết thôi nào. Theo đánh giá từ nhiều bạn trẻ từng trải nghiệm cáp treo Đà Lạt thì địa điểm ngắm cảnh tuyệt vời nhất là khi cabin di chuyển đến điểm cao nhất (cột thứ 4, thứ 5), toàn bộ khung cảnh núi non kỳ vĩ đều sẽ thu trọn vào trong mọi ánh mắt của bạn, thật hoàn hảo! Bạn nên chuẩn bị ống nhòm để có thể tận mắt nhìn ngắm được khung cảnh tươi đẹp nhất tại khu vực này nhé. Điểm dừng tiếp theo chính là đoạn đường cuối cùng của cáp treo (đoạn đầu dốc), lúc này bạn có thể nhìn ngắm núi Voi, hồ Tuyền Lâm, hồ Xuân Hương phiên bản thu nhỏ vô cùng thú vị. Đừng quên chiêm ngưỡng những đồi thông xanh cao vút, ngút ngàn, hoà lẫn với tiếng chim hót lảnh lót ngày mới giống như bản nhạc giao hưởng êm dịu vô tận, tựa như đang lạc vào chốn thần tiên. Sẽ có cả những nốt lắng lặng giữa những tầng mây cao nguyên Lâm Viên nên thơ, trong xanh, vô cùng thơ mộng và trữ tình. Chuyến đi ngắn nhưng rất hấp dẫn đúng không nè? Đối với những bạn lần đầu tham gia, cáp treo Đà Lạt một trong các địa điểm du lịch nổi tiếng ở Đà Lạt luôn mang đến cảm giác hoàn toàn mới mẻ khiến bạn vô cùng ngưỡng mộ nhé. Ngồi bên trong cabin cáp treo Đà Lạt và thưởng thức khung cảnh cuộc sống yên bình nơi phố núi Dễ dàng bắt trọn khung hình ảnh núi nón ẩn hiện phía xa, nổi bật dưới nền trời trong xanh, mây trắng nhè nhẹ bao phủ Xem thêm tổng hợp 1000+ địa điểm du lịch nổi tiếng, siêu hấp dẫn trên đất nước Việt Nam hình chữ S ta! Cả Đà Lạt thu nhỏ lại vừa tuyệt chỉ bởi một ánh mắt Cáp treo Đà Lạt thật sự là một địa điểm mang tới thật nhiều cảm hứng lãng mạn cho bạn. Nơi này cũng tương đối phù hợp khi các cặp đôi đi hâm nóng tình cảm, chỉ cần mường tượng hình ảnh nắm tay nhau, ngồi trong cabin cùng nhìn ngắm cảnh vật bên ngoài bạn cũng cảm thấy thú vị lắm. Đừng ngần ngại chia sẻ những khoảnh khắc thật thú vị của bạn tại Đà Lạt với Vivu Việt Nam nhé.

[motorsport-magazin]

24h Portimao 2024: Saintéloc Junior Team nach einem lebhaften Qualifying vorn

Kaffer, Erhart, Herberger, Doppelmayr sind die ersten 2mal Polesitter Red Camel-Jordans.nl schnappt Red Ant Racing die 992-Pole weg GSR Motorsport führt offenen Kampf um die GT4-Pole-Position an Das Saintéloc Junior Team hat sich die Pole Position für die 24h Portimao 2024 mit etwas mehr als einer Zehntelsekunde Vorsprung vor Herberth Motorsport nach einem lebhaften und mehrfach unterbrochenen…

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