Hill Hiker, Inc. has earned numerous recognitions over its 26 years in business, contributing to its illustrious reputation for crafting some of the most unique, odds-defying, and trustworthy inclined elevator systems across the world. In the most recent years, Hill Hiker, Inc. has accumulated a number of impressive nods from industry leaders and its team has grown increasingly excited about being featured in so many places. Here are some of the sources that the team at Hill Hiker, Inc. has been honored to receive recognition from recently.
Making the Homes & Land Magazine Cover
Homes & Land Magazine featured Hill Hiker, Inc.’s work on a customer’s mind-boggling spectacle of a home that is for sale on its cover of the “Lake Tahoe North and Truckee” edition. The cover featured a stunning photo of the massive Crystal Bay, Nevada home and the Hill Hiker, Inc. elevator that lines the backyard, traveling from one of the many back patios, down a steep hill to the dock that features a gazebo perched upon sparkling Lake Tahoe.
This project was a feat for Hill Hiker for a number of reasons:
- It involved extra heavy-duty construction to withstand seismic loads.
- The elevator includes multiple stops.
- The job has an angle change with an electrical self-leveling car.
- The job went through a full state elevator inspection with State of Nevada.
- It is difficult to get permits to do work on Lake Tahoe, so getting that approval was a big accomplishment.
- There is a walking path under the track for the neighbors to access the lake.
The finished project was an accomplishment itself for our Hill Hiker team, but being featured on the Homes & Land Magazine cover was the true icing on the cake of that heavy-duty project.
Country & Town House Magazine
Country & Town House Magazine in the UK featured Hill Hiker, Inc. in a unique article about treehouses called “Trees of Life”. Leading UK landscape architect, Randle Siddeley, wanted to add theatrical fun and adventure to one of his treehouses, so he reached out to US-based Hill Hiker, Inc. to make it happen.
The article mentions how Hill Hiker’s funiculars are often used in the US to help clients transport back home easily after stepping off their boats. It credits its elevators as the smartest way for anyone to reach their tree house.
KSA Pavilion project at Dubai Expo 2020
The Expo 2020 in Dubai was a giant world fair that brought in over 24 million visitors from 178 countries. Top contractors from many countries helped build sprawling pavilions that gave visitors immersive and interactive experiences. The event hosted 51 gold, silver, and bronze awards divided into three categories that recognize three aspects of the pavilions: architecture and landscape, exhibition design, and theme interpretation. Hill Hiker installed and manufactured two inclined lifts in the Saudi pavilion, which won a number of architectural awards including a Gold Award in the Self-built pavilions larger than 2,500m2 category.
The UAE Innovates Awards, launched in February of 2021, celebrates innovative ideas in the Emirates. They also dedicated awards to the Expo 2020 Dubai pavilions that have showcased innovations in Opportunity, Mobility, and Sustainability. The Saudi Arabia pavilion was awarded the “Best Innovation that Drives Mobility” award for the inclined lifts we installed.
Look for more to come in the future on this one-of-a-kind installation by Hill Hiker, Inc.!
2023 Project of the Year
Hill Hiker Inc.’s most recent accomplishment, to wrap up a series of impressive features, was winning the 2023 Elevator World Project of the Year. The team performed never-before-done feats to make this Panora, Iowa inclined elevator possible, including an electrical actuator-based leveling system supported by helical piers and a wireless control system that enables a smooth ride. Hill Hiker, Inc. has earned a number of other Project of the Year awards on top of this one, but this project was certainly unique.
Looking Ahead…
The team at Hill Hiker, Inc. is grateful for the many recognitions it has earned and aims to continue to uphold its reputation for building some of the most impressive inclined elevators across the world.
“We have a lot to be proud of here at Hill Hiker,” said Bill MacLachlan, Hill Hiker’s Founder. “Winning three Ellies in a row not only gave us something to celebrate, but motivation to uphold a stellar reputation in the industry and continue to improve year after year.”
Voting is now open for the 2023 Ellies, and we once again ask for your support. You can vote once a day for Hill Hiker from August 1st-14th, 2023 by going to elevatorworld.com and casting your vote for the award winner.
