Gondola Opening Delayed
Due to an unforeseen setback the opening of the gondola has been delayed.
12.21.2010
As of 11 a.m. today Doppelmayr engineers discovered that the cable had stretched over three feet in the past 24 hours. It is typical for a new cable to stretch, however in our case the cable has stretched more than normal. The only solution is to re-splice the cable. Effort is underway to schedule this as soon as possible, although it could take up to a week.
Today’s load test has been canceled and will resume after the cable splice has been completed. The grand opening celebration will be rescheduled, with a date to be announced next week.
“While this setback is disappointing, smooth functioning of the gondola is more important than meeting a deadline,” said John Kircher, Crystal Mountain’s General Manager. “We are committed to doing this right.”
Christmas eve and Christmas day dinners at the Summit House have been canceled.
Please stay tuned to the website for updates
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