22 International Projects

Riding in comfort and private slopes

The members of the private resort near fitness area is yet another feature provided to Bozeman, Montana, use Doppelmayr lifts to enhance the leisure experience. Yellowstone Club ride in style to ski slopes in the Rocky Moun- Expansion 2017/18 tains. Views across the Rocky Mountains The comfortable 8-passenger cabins on the Owner Yellowstone Club What do these premier members have in com- Eglise offer barrier-free . In- Location Big Sky, Montana (USA) mon? They all enjoy skiing in the Rocky Moun- side, the bench seats fold up to create more Opening Winter 2017/18 tains at the exclusive ski and golf communi- space. This means that one wheelchair user ty known as the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, or a baby stroller can easily be transported in Montana. The Club is currently implementing comfort along with another four passengers. 8-MGD Eglise Gondola an extensive expansion program aimed at of- The panorama windows ensure that guests Inclined length 437 m (lower section), fering ample space for all members and their can enjoy stunning views of the Rocky Moun- 1,877 m (upper section) guests. Beginners in particular will benefit from tains during the trip. The gondola is to be built Vertical rise 19 m (lower section), the new downhill runs as they can look forward in two construction phases. The upper section 372 m (upper section) to riding direct to the appropriate slopes in was opened in the 2017/2018 winter season, Speed 5.0 m/s comfort and safety. This completely new area with completion of the lower section to follow Capacity 1,000 PPH (initial phase) and additional ski trails will be reached using a year later. Carriers 30 8-passenger cabins three ropeways: Doppelmayr USA is an entirely new with two sections The Yellowstone Club has already worked with as well as a detachable quad bubble . Doppelmayr on successful ropeway projects in 4-CLD-B Great Bear A fixed-grip triple chairlift was relocated from the past. 16 of the Club’s lift installations were Inclined length 1,417 m an existing beginner and intermediate area to supplied by the global market leader. Once Vertical rise 242 m this new ski terrain to provide these skiers with again, the customer is delighted with the re- Speed 5.0 m/s an exclusive experience. sults. | Capacity 1,500 PPH The Montana lifestyle “We have had a relationship Carriers 42 quad chairs with Expert skiers and beginners alike will be able with Doppelmayr for 20 years, bubbles to access all the ski trails direct from the base and the Eglise Expansion station of the ultramodern lifts in the Club. The project is the most state-of- 3-CLF Little Dipper Village Core forms the heart of the Yellowstone the-art, complex, and inter­ Inclined length 774 m Club and, as a new, modern development with esting one we have done.” Vertical rise 143 m a rustic ambience, embodies the famed Mon- Luke Stratford, Director of tana lifestyle. The amenities include charming Mountain Operations, Speed 2.3 m/s businesses and cozy eateries alongside the Yellowstone Club Capacity 1,785 PPH usual skier services. A state-of-the-art spa and