On top of the world It’s not every day you see heavy-duty escalators transporting skiers at the top of an Alpine slope. How did they get there? And how do they operate amid the snow, ice and grit? CHALLENGES Transport and install escalators on the side of a mountain to heights of up to 2,900 meters above sea level Ensure minimum disruption to the adjacent protected nature reserve Finish installation within two summers Find an escalator solution to handle the stones, ice and dirt found on ski slopes and transport skiers and their equipment safely SOLUTIONS Use a special 4x4 truck to transport all the equipment to the top of the ski slope Work closely with the customer for a comprehensive plan and detailed execution schedule to meet deadlines and limit environmental disruption Utilize speci

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