Utah's First Next-Generation Chairlift Nearing Completion
The chairlift of the future is headed to Brighton Resort, Utah.
On September 9th, the resort shared a video documenting the ongoing Crest 6 construction efforts. Once completed, the Crest 6 will be Utah's first Doppelmayr D-Line chairlift.
Crest 6 update 🏗️🛠️ The top terminal is almost done and it looks amazing! Construction continues on Doppelmayr’s first 6 person D-line lift in Utah. The old Crest towers will be airlifted out soon and the new Crest 6 towers will be brought in. Stay tuned for more updates! pic.twitter.com/4GUO1bp7xx
— Brighton Resort (@BrightonResort) September 9, 2023
What's up with these D-Line chairlifts, you ask?
Despite being the first of its kind in Utah, the new Crest 6 is still just a chairlift. It can't do your taxes or act as your therapist. That said, it is quite good at its chosen profession: being a chairlift.
D-Lines are the fastest high-speed detachable lifts Doppelmayr manufactures. The Crest 6 will transport skiers to the top in a breakneck 5.3 minutes with a 2400-person hourly capacity. Plus, the bottom terminal has a huge TV screen and a conveyor loading system, all wrapped up in Doppelmayr's stylish modern packaging.
The Crest 6's predecessor, the Crest four-seater, was installed in 1991. With its replacement, Brighton anticipates having another method for thinning crowds on busy days. The Crest 6 will open during the winter of 2023 and 2024.
Crest 6 Stats/Info:
Capacity: 6 people
Length: 5,777 ft.
Vertical: 1,200 ft.
Uphill Capacity: 2400 skiers per hour
Ride Time: 5.3 minutes
Features: Conveyor belt loading, video screen on bottom terminal
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