The worlds longest three-rope cable car system has been inaugurated in Vietnam's northern province of Lao Cai. The cable car starts at the Muong Hoa valley and goes to the peak of Fansipan Mountain – known as the roof of Indochina. At 6,292 meters, it has been recognized as the world's longest three-rope cable car by the Guinness World Records and has the world's biggest height gap, 1,410 meters, between its departure and arrival stations. Photo : EPA/STR epaphotos #vietnam #cablecar #guinessworldrecords #indochina #straitstimes #thestraitstimes #muonghoa #instagood #fansipan #fansipanmountain

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• Developers of Garibaldi at Squamish get the first of many approvals for a new resort with 3 gondolas and 18 chairlifts.
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• Okemo stops the practice of heating motor rooms 24/7, saves $31,000 a year.
• An errant tree at Snow Summit de-ropes a CTEC triple in gusty winds.  Two riders fall from chairs, others are evacuated with only minor injuries.

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