Towers Installed for Alpental's "Long-Awaited" New Chairlift

Summer is the season of new chairlifts, and Washington ski resort Alpental, part of The Summit at Snoqualmie, is currently installing one of the most highly-anticipated lifts on the continent.A helicopter hauls materials for constructing The International Chair at Alpental, Washington.Photo: Taylor AmbleThe brand new fixed-grip triple, called The International Chair, will relieve congestion on the Edelweiss Chair, and provide easier access to advanced runs such as 'Snake Dance', 'Inter