LG&M, LLC: Rope Eye

 Rope Eye is a camera-based scanner designed to automate the inspection of ropeway lifts and funiculars. The Rope Eye scanner uses high-resolution imaging and advanced AI to detect potential defects in wire ropes and advise operators of potential issues in real time. The system can be permanently mounted or used for periodic inspections. It captures a full recording of the rope’s surface and saves it for review by a qualified inspector, and the AI machine learning provides the inspector with a list of all recognized defect types and locations for the inspector to accept or reject. ​Every test is digitally documented, including all defects, diameter changes, lay length changes, or other potentially unsafe conditions so any changes can be traced over the rope’s entire life cycle. ropeeye.com

Barry: B-Net Repair Kit (RKIT)

The Barry B-Net Repair Kit (RKIT) is designed for quick, on-site repairs of Barry’s B-Net safety nets. This kit includes several parts and tools needed to repair B-Net, such as metal c-clips, pliers for the c-clips, mesh hooks, zip ties, a spare piece of netting, and more to handle minor damage and wear and tear. Repairs can be made in any weather condition to promptly address issues and reduce downtime. Maintaining B-Net systems by repairing small issues before they become big ones can extend B-Net lifespan, minimize costs associated with replacements, and maintain compliance with safety standards, according to the company. barry.ca

Boll Filter: The aquaBoll

The aquaBoll by Boll Filter is an automatic, self-cleaning water filter for particle removal from 10 to 5,000 micrometers of suspended solids in snowmaking systems. Finer filtration allows for lower required CFM and improved nucleation, and reduces clogging in snow gun nozzles. AquaBoll features include adjustable backwash, large filtration area, low energy consumption, and high flows, all in a small footprint. It carries a five-year warranty and Boll Filter’s spare parts and service program. The aquaBoll is suitable for all water sources and system capacities, according to the company, and is now available in North America. bollfilter.com 

skiKrumb Unbound

Designed for use at ski resorts, skiKrumb Unbound is a small, rechargeable, wearable radio GPS tracker that doesn’t need cellular signal or Wi-Fi connection to function with the mobile app. It requires a small, open frequency radio antenna that uses power over ethernet to be installed on or near the mountain. Partner ski areas that install the hardware can have guests use the skiKrumb devices to track their location and that of others using the skiKrumb mobile app. It also tracks other stats such as number of runs, distance skied, altitude, and more. The app functionality can integrate with existing resort mobile apps as well. There are various revenue share options that involve leasing or purchasing the devices, renting the devices to guests, and co-marketing. Use requires an annual paid subscription. Some ski areas offer them for ski school students so parents can track their kids’ location. skikrumb.ca 

Alpine Media: Shuttle Tracking

One of the various guest communication features offered by Alpine Media is the ability for resorts to track vehicles like buses and shuttles in real time so guests know where their ride is. The system integrates with digital signage, websites, and mobile apps, allowing guests to view the location of transportation options. There is also an option for a shuttle request feature, which enables auto-dispatching of ride requests, delivering an Uber-like experience for guests, according to the company. alpinemedia.com

The. Pipeline Project

Founded by former career technical education (CTE) teacher Tiffany Whitcomb, The. Pipeline Project is designed to help mountain resorts and industry partners connect with the next generation of skilled workers. With the slogan “Your Office on the Slopes,” it promotes key technical roles in the industry—such as lift mechanics, snowmakers, and snow groomers—through skills-based competitions for high school CTE students. These events allow partner resorts to identify and engage with talented students early, building a steady pipeline of future employees. The company also conducts guest presentations at schools, attends student job fairs, coordinates work study opportunities, and provides educational STEM-based curriculum through its Career Readiness Kits for younger students, introducing them to the careers available in the ski industry. yourofficeontheslopes.com 

Deasonbuilt: Adaptive Bike Carrier Attachment

As more accessible mountain bike trails are being built to accommodate adaptive bikes, the need to transport these specialized bikes has grown. Deasonbuilt Inc., which manufactures bike carriers for aerial ropeways, worked with Park City Resort and the National Ability Center (NAC) in Utah to come up with a solution for transporting adaptive bikes on Park City’s bike carriers. NAC provided Deasonbuilt with the dimensions of popular adaptive bikes and the company designed an attachment that fits existing Deasonbuilt bike carriers. The adaptive bike attachment will accept wheelbases up to 65 inches and widths up to 40 inches. It weighs 78 lbs. The attachment is designed to handle all adaptive bike weights. deasonbuilt.com