i dont think im following. double decker chairs like the ai pic or additional line above the existing one??
for the former, could be solved with multiple entry platforms, ideally 1 on each side. concerned about skis falling on people below so i would make the upper part a gondola and the lower a chairlift. idk maybe the gondi blows less in the windd if its hanging lower?? Further research needed lol. this would also divide the ability levels so that noobs like
@fabbe can unclick and load as well as grand mama who just wants a scenic ride while intermediate skiers such as
@KungKalmar could offload withou having a stop. would be able to utilize similar terminal designs as now as well with the single cable therefore single bullwheel and less complex timing needed. would need to be raised. would be wind impacted. engineering would need to account for the additional weight but there are already larger pieces of equipment that detach from the line. the swing from the chair will be more dramatic so adjusting for that with a longer terminal at the top would be needed as well
for the 2 line idea, fuckin engineering nightmare with added lines. best I can think of is 2 terminals spinning opposite directions with the lines going on top of each other. they would have to be offset so one can send chairs over the other but would be able to utilize the same poles which is a plus. could split the groups with gondi below and chair on top but it would essentially be 2 lifts with a top and bottom terminal each. does come with lift maintenance efficiencies for tower maintenance but still seems extra bulky.
tunnels on the other hand have many advantages. they are very smooth and do not face the elements. chairlifts are static and can only stay on their line which is mostly point a to point b. some may be point a to point b then to point c. with the tunnels, you can easily program going from point a to a central terminal to point e or wherever else. you could literally tell the operator i need to meet at _____ and they would hit a button and send your cabin there. tunnels could be at each building including maintenance and admin so employees could safely maneuver the mountain without risk of injuring themselves or others while driving a snowmobile. also the aesthetic of a mountain without any lifts would be so much more blissful the double deckers. people could actually enjoy the intrinsic value of nature and the serenity or just hearing your gear hit the snow. now, loading and unloading seems to be a challenge here but i assure you our team of patriots will out perform anything those commies in scandinavia produce.