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A chairlift to take you to the top in 4 1/2 minutes, in comfort, warmth and style? It’s happening… Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln, New Hampshire has revealed they brand…

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ASPEN, CO – JANUARY 31: Sean Field flips himself during the Men’s Skiing Superpipe Qualifying at Winter X Games 10 on January 31, 2006 at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado….

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A chairlift to take you to the top in 4 1/2 minutes, in comfort, warmth and style?

It's happening...

Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln, New Hampshire has revealed they brand new ultra modern 8 passenger chairlift, Kancamagus 8. According to Loon Resort, it's an “ultra-smooth, whisper-quiet” lift, with a speed of 18 feet per second, and will take skiers to the top unloading platform in under 4 1/2 minutes. Nicknamed, Kanc 8, this ride features  weather blocking bubbles. Sounds like the Cadillac of chairlifts, and skiers are bound to flip for this ride.

No more frozen toes on a long ride to the top.

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