a next-level ski lift for sunday river

 

the ‘sunday river’ ski resort in maine, introduces the next generation of ‘jordan 8’ ski lifts to debut sometime in winter 2022-23. in a press release, the retreat describes the project as one of the most advanced chairlifts in the world, and the fastest 8-person chairlift in north america. formed by doppelmayr as a D-line design, the innovative lift features ergonomic heated seats, weather-blocking bubble covers, with a particular ability to withstand strong winds.

eight-person bubble chairlift to elevate 'sunday river' ski resort in maine
the sunday river new ski chairlifts

all images courtesy of sunday river

 

Jordan 8 combines visionary technology and passenger comfort 

 

engineered by doppelmayr (find more here), the jordan 8 incorporates visionary ropeway technology with impressive features: top passenger comfort, quiet operation, simple and time-saving maintenance. in addition, the lift includes ergonomically shaped, extra-wide heated seats and weather-resistant bubbles in signature ‘sunday river’ red. extra safety characteristics include an adjustable loading carpet that allows children to load the lift easily, as well as automatic safety bars that lock into place at the start of the ride and unlock at the top terminal.

 

 

the jordan 8 is just one of three chairlift upgrades to come in sunday river during the next three years. the ski resort is currently installing a doppelmayr fixed-grip triple chairlift on merrill hill, a new real estate development featuring mountaintop home sites. merrill hill’s lift and ski terrain are set to open for selected dates during the 2021-22 season, with a grand opening expected in winter 2022-23. moreover, the current jordan bowl express, a high-speed quad, will be redesigned and reconstructed on barker mountain to replace the existing express, sporting a 33% increase in uphill capacity and a 25% increase in speed.

eight-person jordan 8 chairlift to elevate 'sunday river' ski resort in maine
the lift chairs will have ergonomic heated seats, and weather-blocking bubbles

eight-person jordan 8 chairlift to elevate 'sunday river' ski resort in maine eight-person bubble chairlift to elevate 'sunday river' ski resort in maine eight-person bubble chairlift to elevate 'sunday river' ski resort in maine

 

project info: 

 

 

name: jordan 8
design: doppelmayr
location: sunday river ski resort in maine