Boyne Highlands To Install First Ever D-Line 6 Lift In Midwest
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Boyne Highlands, a popular ski resort in the Midwest, has announced its plans to install a brand new six-person Doppelmayr D-Line bubble chairlift for the upcoming winter season in 2023/24. This new lift, known as Camelot 6, will be the first of its kind in the Midwest and is set to transform the guest experience for skiers and riders. “The addition of Camelot 6 will transform the guest experience on the southern end of our slopes for all levels of skiers and riders. This will be the most kid-friendly and safest lift ever built, we’re coming full circle in lift innovation from the world’s first bubble chairlift in 1963, to the Midwest’s first modern bubble lift with unrivaled guest comfort, speed, energy efficiency, and safety in 2023. ” — Mike Chumbler, President and General Manager of The Highlands
Camelot 6 is equipped with the most advanced safety features in North America, featuring the first fully automatic safety bar system in the US, including auto-closing and auto-opening mechanisms, in addition to auto-locking and a height-adjustable loading carpet conveyor. This advanced safety system will ensure that riders are safe and secure throughout their ride.The lift's ultra-comfortable features are also noteworthy. The D-Line's heated, extra-wide seats are ergonomically designed, with individual footrests to provide a comfortable experience for riders. A tinted, weatherproof bubble keeps passengers warm and protected from the elements while they are whisked on a whisper-quiet three-minute ride up the slopes, the fastest in the Midwest at 6m/s.Camelot 6 replaces three existing triple-place lifts – Camelot, Valley, and MacGully – and extends to the top of Upper Camelot slope. This new lift will allow for quicker access to a variety of scenic and popular terrain, more convenient access for day and evening visitors with its proximity to the resort's Day Lodge portal, and will also serve as the primary lift for summer chairlift rides and expanding mountain biking operations. Additionally, the Camelot run itself will be extensively regraded to allow progressing beginners to confidently utilize this transformative lift.