Squaw Valley Cable Car

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Squaw Valley Cable Car

The Squaw Valley Cable Car is a 2.3-kilometer aerial cable car in Squaw Valley , California , USA . The Squaw Valley Cable Car was inaugurated in 1968. On April 15, 1978, a serious accident occurred in which four people were killed and 22 people were injured after one of the suspension cables fell and the car roof broke through.

Technical specifications

• Construction: Garaventa
• inclined length: 2266 m
• altitude difference overcome: 577 m
• Top speed: 36 km / h
• Cabin capacity: 130 people
• Transport capacity 975 people per hour