ss20
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Big news...as in..literally BIG news! Over 6,000 acres accessible. What's bigger in North America? Whistler, Park City, Alta-Snowbird, maybe Vail?
That's not terribly impressive for length. Same as the Skyship at K. Supposedly though the shuttle was something crazy like 30 minutes between the two areas.
https://liftblog.com/2020/02/05/agreement-paves-the-way-for-squaw-alpine-gondola-construction/
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows today announced a comprehensive agreement with the Granite Chief Wilderness Protection League regarding the proposed California Express gondola. The environmental advocacy group will drop its lawsuit contesting approval of the project in exchange for new conservation efforts by the ski resort. The Forest Service issued its Final Record of Decision approving the gondola on January 31st. With these developments, all major hurdles have been overcome.
The lift will be impressive with two base terminals, two mid-stations, two drive systems and two parking facilities. 33 towers will be built along three segments spanning a total of 2.2 miles. A ride along the entire alignment will last 16 minutes. Hourly capacity will be 1,400 guests per hour and direction with eight passenger cabins.
That's not terribly impressive for length. Same as the Skyship at K. Supposedly though the shuttle was something crazy like 30 minutes between the two areas.
https://liftblog.com/2020/02/05/agreement-paves-the-way-for-squaw-alpine-gondola-construction/