COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah (ABC4) — Brighton Resort now boasts Utah’s fastest chairlift, Crest 6 — a state-of-the-art, six-person lift that offers an extra quiet ride up the mountain.

The resort unveils the new lift on Friday, Dec. 8, according to a press release. Crest 6 is reportedly the first of manufacturer Doppelmayr’s “D-Line designs” to spin in Utah, operating using a gearless drive concept.

The lift is 20% faster than its predecessor, according to Brighton officials. It will be able to move 2400 passengers per hour.

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The design makes the lift particularly low-vibration, energy-efficient, and maintenance-friendly, according to the release. Operating without a gearbox not only helps the lift’s reliability but in combination with other advances, reportedly provides a “whisper-quiet ride,” the release states.

It is said to combine decades of engineering expertise with “advanced technology, innovative craftsmanship, maximized efficiency, and an unparalleled guest experience.”

Additionally, Crest 6 will have ultra-wide, ergonomic seats that give extra legroom.

The new lift will also service Brighton’s planned biking trails and is equipped with clips for bike transport.

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Members of the community are invited to go to the opening of the lift at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, with DJ Matty Mo providing some tunes, as well as complimentary drinks, pastries, and prizes.

For more information about Brighton Resort, visit their website here.

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