Switchback Station
Take the lifted route.
A suspended cable-car cabin between tall supports, above a small mountain platform.
Resident Pico, the cable-car host
Switchback Station
Switchback Station is a suspended cable-car cabin hanging between tall supports, above a small mountain platform. It is the kind of ride that makes you look out of the window the whole way.
Pico the cable-car host pauses the cabin at the best view. Apparently this is company policy, and nobody has ever thought to complain about it.
Binoculars and a compass wait on the platform for anyone who wants a closer look. Step in, take a seat and see how far the lifted route can take you.
Made for people like you
- Tour guides and day-trip plannersA lifted front door for routes, stops and the best view of the day.
- Adventure photographersA cozy page with a view to show, from the top of the ride.
- Small tour companies and ski hostsA shop-front for trips, timings and a warm welcome at the platform.
- Anyone planning a first day outOne short ride, one lovely view and a simple first page.
Can you spot…?
Hunt around the picture and tap where you think it is, or pick a riddle and press Show me.
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What is hanging in the air between the towers?Show me Found
The cable-car cabinA small cabin swings between the tall supports. Pico says the swinging is a feature, not a bug.
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What is on the platform for a closer look?Show me Found
The binocularsA pair of binoculars waits on the platform for anyone who wants to see the far peaks.
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Something on the platform points the way.Show me Found
The compassThe compass rests on the right of the platform and is set to lifted, which Pico considers the only setting.
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Which towers hold the cable up?Show me Found
The tall supportsTwo tall supports hold the cabin high above the platform, which is exactly how a cable car ought to work.
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What round hub sits at the very top of the cable?Show me Found
The pulley wheelA round wheel turns at the top of the cable. Pico says it is the hardest-working thing here.
Three casas you could make
- A day-trip itineraryThe stops, the timings and a view for each one, all on one page.
- A mountain tour pageYour route, your guide and a photo from the best point on the ride.
- A first ride welcomeA friendly page for guests who are not sure what to expect at the platform.
Same casa, different day
Every casa starts from a saved Casa DNA seed. These four were drawn from this design with different seeds, so the weather, season, props and palette all shift. Yours can change as often as you like.
Quick answers
Is Switchback Station free?
Yes. Switchback Station is a free design, so you can start from it without paying.
Can I use Switchback Station for a tour or day-trip page?
Yes. It suits a page about a trip, a guide or a small tour business with a view.
Can I change how it looks?
Yes. Every casa has a saved Casa DNA seed, so you can shuffle the weather, season, props and more, and keep the parts you love.
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