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First Ski Lift for Small Children and Skiers With Disabilities

  A new six-seat chairlift is open at Klosters in Switzerland, Madrisa ski area. This new  “Schaffürggli” chairlift includes a unique feature unique  – the seat height of the chair will be controlled depending on the size of the skier. A laser scans passengers and determines whether they are adults or children. A hydraulic control then adjust the seat height so that even the smallest […]

Claire Weiss | December 22, 2016
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