In this video series, I'm comparing two chairlifts that are 10m, but over three decades apart. They are located at Lauchernalp and the ski domain's deputy technical manager dedicated an entire day to show me around, let me film everywhere and explain each of the ropeways in great detail.


In this part:


00:00 Introduction to the location and the chairlifts
03:15 The top stations
07:54 Clamps, clamps, clamps!
09:59 The bottom stations: Motors, breaks, emergency propulsion, counterweights
20:09 Teaser for part 2