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HARBOR SPRINGS, Mich. (March 11, 2024) – The Highlands, located in the northwest corner of Lower Michigan in Harbor Springs, today announced plans to replace the Interconnect chairlift for the 2024/25 winter season with a Doppelmayr fixed-grip triple.
The new Interconnect triple is poised to enhance the guest experience by providing improved accessibility to the North Peak region’s largely intermediate, family-friendly terrain. With a faster accent and expanded capacity, riders will spend a third less time on the lift, maximizing time spent skiing and riding among the northern end’s 14 runs. The new lift also features RFID gates providing hands-free, direct-to-lift access, and a child- and adaptive-friendly height-adjustable loading carpet. The chairs feature bench-style seating, safety bars, and foot rests for added comfort for riders of all ages.
“We are eager to upgrade our Interconnect lift with a new Doppelmayr fixed-grip design to enhance the experience for guests next winter season,” said Mike Chumbler, president and general manager of The Highlands. “With improved speed, efficiency, modern conveniences, and safety features, we are confident that this addition will help build on the overall skiing and riding adventures at The Highlands.”
The Interconnect announcement comes following the recent unveiling of Camelot 6, the Midwest’s first six-person bubble chairlift and fastest lift in Michigan, which opened earlier this winter. The lift investments, along with recent projects such as upgrades to the Donald Ross Memorial course and opening of the Doon Brae short course this summer, are integral to the resort’s Transformational Journey guiding growth and guest enhancements through the year 2030.
For additional information on the 2030 Transformational Journey, visit highlandsfuture.com.
