Eli5 how are cable car systems installed on mountains?

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Most mountains are very steep and have rocky/forest terrain.

How do the pylons get installed and in particular how on earth were old school systems installed?

Always wondered and can’t seem to find anything on the installation process itself on YT.

Thanks! Looking forward to learning!

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One method:

Clear the hike route (or use helicopter)

Climb up with (or use a motor to pull) a small line tied to and pulling a slightly larger medium line. Then a medium line tied to a large line. Repeat until you have the correct size line stretching where you need it.

Build top and bottom pulleys/motors.

Build pylons.

Put line in pylons.

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