Armana's Next-Gen Ski Lift
Armana's Next-Gen Ski Lift
Armana's
Next-Gen Ski Lift
Coming '27-'28
Ski Lifts…Without Cables
What if you could deploy modern uphill transport and only pay per km traveled?
No fixed infrastructure, no endless maintenance. What would your resort look like?
Introducing the Armana AST
Introducing the
Armana AST
- Patent Pending -
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The AST Pod
The AST Pod
Our top of the line, 4 or 6 - seater vehicle.
The AST stands for Armana Skier Transport, and the Pod for the luxuriously safe experience when riding it.
Enclosed cabins block wind and cold, while ergonomic seats, cabin heating and intelligent suspension keep the ride smooth and enjoyable.
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Scale Capacity as Needed
Scale Capacity as Needed
Traditional lifts operate at a fixed capacity per hour, no matter how many skiers show up. Armana’s Skier Transports (ASTs) adapt to your resort’s real-time needs, allowing you to optimise your skier experience.
With an AST fleet, you’ll handle peak crowds and quiet days without wasting resources.
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Shorter Transit Times
Shorter Transit Times
How efficiently do you move your guests up the mountain?
Armana’s Skier Transports (ASTs) travel significantly faster than any cable-based lift solution. We decrease transit times and give your guests more time on the slopes.
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Deploy Overnight
Deploy Overnight
No fixed towers or cables mean you deploy lifts with significantly less operational and legislative overhead.
Adjust routes seasonally or for special events. Unlock new guest experiences whenever you want.
A groomed and fenced route is all that’s required to get your fleet going.
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Beginner Friendly
Beginner Friendly
Offer stationary, ground-level, walk-in or sit-down access.
If your guests know how to sit down on a sofa or get into a mini van, they’ll know how to ride Armana Skier Transports (ASTs).
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Cut Operational Costs
Cut Operational Costs
Fixed lifts run empty during low demand, burning energy and staff hours.
Armana's ASTs only operate when needed, scaling to match skier demand. This cuts waste, lowers operating costs, and frees up your team for other priorities.
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Terrain Requirements
Terrain Requirements
Unlike regular surface lift solutions, Armana’s ASTs navigate slopes up to 35% linear grades with adaptive traction using proven technology.
The Armana team assists you whenever you want to open new routes.
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No More Wind Closures
No More Wind Closures
Keep your resort open when others close.
Armana’s ASTs are purpose built for skier operations and tackle the harshest conditions. Redundant sensors, surface transport and the weight of the vehicle make wind closures a thing of the past.
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Skier Safety
Skier Safety
Let skiers experience the comfort of stationary entry and exit - You are not waiting for the lift; your AST is waiting for you.
Our autonomous navigation transports guests up the mountain, has emergency stop capability, and uses fenced routes to ensure a safe and comfortable ride.
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Decrease Your Footprint
Decrease Your Footprint
Avoiding fixed infrastructure means you’ll reduce land disruption and concrete use.
Variable throughput cuts energy waste, saving up to 50% in emissions versus regular lifts, helping your resort run more sustainably.
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No CAPEX
No CAPEX
Deploying AST fleets without the challenges of raising capital upfront.
With out Mobility-as-a-Service (pay per use) model, your lift operations transform into a predictive model that scales with your needs.
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No Maintenance
No Maintenance
Our Mobility-as-a-Service operating model includes all maintenance overhead.
Armana's remote diagnostics system catches issues early, minimising individual vehicle downtime. We guarantee your operations run smoothly at all times.
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Optimise Energy Use
Optimise Energy Use
Optimise your energy use like never before.
ASTs run only when needed, utilising efficient electric systems. This cuts your resort’s energy costs and supports greener operations.
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Eat Queues For Breakfast
Eat Queues For Breakfast
Queues form when the throughput of your lift system is lower than demand. Even the highest speed 6-pack is limited to 6 skiers approximately every 8 seconds.
With Armana, you open multiple stations at peak times, increasing throughput to 12, 18, 24 or more at a time, letting you eat queues for breakfast (or lunch).
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The AST Pod
Our top of the line, 4 or 6 - seater vehicle.
The AST stands for Armana Skier Transport, and the Pod for the luxuriously safe experience when riding it.
Enclosed cabins block wind and cold, while ergonomic seats, cabin heating and intelligent suspension keep the ride smooth and enjoyable.
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Scale Capacity as Needed
Traditional lifts operate at a fixed capacity per hour, no matter how many skiers show up. Armana’s Skier Transports (ASTs) adapt to your resort’s real-time needs, allowing you to optimise your skier experience.
With an AST fleet, you’ll handle peak crowds and quiet days without wasting resources.
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Shorter Transit Times
How efficiently do you move your guests up the mountain?
Armana’s Skier Transports (ASTs) travel significantly faster than any cable-based lift solution. We decrease transit times and give your guests more time on the slopes.
04 of 14
Deploy Overnight
No fixed towers or cables mean you deploy lifts with significantly less operational and legislative overhead.
Adjust routes seasonally or for special events. Unlock new guest experiences whenever you want.
A groomed and fenced route is all that’s required to get your fleet going.
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Beginner Friendly
Offer stationary, ground-level, walk-in or sit-down access.
If your guests know how to sit down on a sofa or get into a mini van, they’ll know how to ride Armana Skier Transports (ASTs).
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Cut Operational Costs
Fixed lifts run empty during low demand, burning energy and staff hours.
Armana's ASTs only operate when needed, scaling to match skier demand. This cuts waste, lowers operating costs, and frees up your team for other priorities.
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Terrain Requirements
Unlike regular surface lift solutions, Armana’s ASTs navigate slopes up to 35% linear grades with adaptive traction using proven technology.
The Armana team assists you whenever you want to open new routes.
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No More Wind Closures
Keep your resort open when others close.
Armana’s ASTs are purpose built for skier operations and tackle the harshest conditions. Redundant sensors, surface transport and the weight of the vehicle make wind closures a thing of the past.
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Skier Safety
Let skiers experience the comfort of stationary entry and exit - You are not waiting for the lift; your AST is waiting for you.
Our autonomous navigation transports guests up the mountain, has emergency stop capability, and uses fenced routes to ensure a safe and comfortable ride.
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Decrease Your Footprint
Avoiding fixed infrastructure means you’ll reduce land disruption and concrete use.
Variable throughput cuts energy waste, saving up to 50% in emissions versus regular lifts, helping your resort run more sustainably.
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No CAPEX
Deploying AST fleets without the challenges of raising capital upfront.
With out Mobility-as-a-Service (pay per use) model, your lift operations transform into a predictive model that scales with your needs.
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No Maintenance
Our Mobility-as-a-Service operating model includes all maintenance overhead.
Armana's remote diagnostics system catches issues early, minimising individual vehicle downtime. We guarantee your operations run smoothly at all times.
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Optimise Energy Use
Optimise your energy use like never before.
ASTs run only when needed, utilising efficient electric systems. This cuts your resort’s energy costs and supports greener operations.
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Eat Queues For Breakfast
Queues form when the throughput of your lift system is lower than demand. Even the highest speed 6-pack is limited to 6 skiers approximately every 8 seconds.
With Armana, you open multiple stations at peak times, increasing throughput to 12, 18, 24 or more at a time, letting you eat queues for breakfast (or lunch).
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