Breckenridge (DLS) Double Loading System

The Country's first double-loading six passenger lift !!! (Read the article)

How it works

The double loading lift works by dividing the chairs as they arrive at the lower terminal into two separate loading zones positioned side by side. This doubles the loading interval to 12 seconds for this 3 600 pph lift. The two queues of chairs are swung on two separate ellipses, the outside queue swinging wide so two rows of skiers, six abreast, can load in comfort. Loading takes place at 90 degrees to the direction of the lift going up to the mountain and the loaded chairs then continue to turn around the back of the terminal before lining up to be reattached to the haul rope. Separating the chairs allows for twice the loading time.