The Highlands, Michigan to Replace Interconnect Chair

The Highlands at Harbor Springs will forge forward with one other elevate alternative mission this summer season, retiring the Interconnect Riblet triple for a quicker Doppelmayr model. The brand new mounted grip triple will function a peak adjustable loading conveyor, RFID gates and security bars, all of which the present triple lacks. The Alpenstar machine will transfer 33 % quicker and enhance entry to North Peak terrain. The transfer comes scorching on the heels of this season’s debut of Camelot 6, the primary bubble removable within the Midwest and quickest chairlift in Michigan.

When the brand new Interconnect elevate is full, The Highlands can have changed 4 growing old Riblet chairlifts with new expertise over simply two seasons. “We’re wanting to improve our Interconnect elevate with a brand new Doppelmayr fixed-grip design to boost the expertise for friends subsequent winter season,” stated Mike Chumbler, president and basic supervisor of The Highlands. “With improved pace, effectivity, fashionable conveniences, and security options, we’re assured that this addition will assist construct on the general snowboarding and using adventures at The Highlands.”

For the second yr in a row, Boyne Resorts has introduced extra new lifts at extra mountains than another North American operator. Boyne plans a minimum of six elevate initiatives this summer season at its resorts in Maine, Michigan, Montana and Washington.