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The Disastrous Story Behind The Most Dangerous Ski Lift

The Yan detachable chairlift, with its unique teardrop or pentagon-shaped seats, is a fading symbol of a tumultuous era in North American skiing. Launched in 1965 by Yanick Kchinsky, a Polish immigrant and ex-ski racer, Lift Engineering and Manufacturing Co., known as Yan, burst onto the scene with affordable, stylish ski lifts. Kachinsky was able to get a foothold in the industry, installing over 200 fixed-grip lifts and later venturing into go…
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Unofficial Networks broke the news in on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
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