The Kumme Gondola in Zermatt, which uses Doppelmayr’s AURO system, does not need a liftie. | Credit: Matterhorn Chalets For forever, chairlifts at ski resorts have had lift operators. There to help skiers load, to shut down lifts for emergencies, and sometimes for a quick hello, lifties have become a central part of the skiing experience. But could the future of chairlifts be liftie-free? Austrian ski lift manufacturer Doppelmayr debuted its fir…
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