SAM Magazine--November 2, 2009--Welch Village Resort, Minn., announced that they have contracted with Doppelmayr CTEC to design a new, eco-Drive four-passenger chairlift for installation in 2010. The new lift will replace a double chairlift installed in 1970.

The new quad eco-Drive chairlift will be the second at Welch Village and the fifth in the world for this new design by Doppelmayr CTEC. With chairs and sheave-train similar to high-speed quads at larger mountain resorts, the lift gives guests a loading, riding and unloading experience similar to the best in the industry. Plans are also in the works to add a second chairlift to the back bowl east side, and a day chalet on the slopes facing the three valleys surrounding Welch Village.