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Ramcharger 8

Installed in 2018 as North America's most technologically advanced lift, Ramcharger 8 transports skiers from the Mountain Village to the top of Andesite Mountain. Boyne Resorts partnered with the Doppelmayr shop in Wolfurt, Austria to bring this feat of engineering to Big Sky. Ramcharger 8 is the first eight-seat chairlift in North America and the first D-line Direct Drive chairlift to debut in the world.

Fast Facts

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    North America's first 8-person chairlift
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    Ultrawide heated seats equipped with weatherproof Big Sky Blue Bubbles
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    Enhanced safety features such as adjustable loading carpets and automatic unlock safety bars
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    Carries 3,600 skiers per hour, a 25% increase from the Ramcharger high-speed quad
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    D-line Direct Drive technology is extremely energy efficient and easier to maintain