Gondola Malfunction Causes High-Speed Crash Aspen, Colorado — February 12, 2025 A terrifying mechanical failure turned a typical day on the slopes into a nightmare Wednesday morning, as a high-speed gondola lift suddenly reversed direction. The malfunction sent dozens of cabins hurtling backward toward the mountain's base station at dangerous speeds, leading to several high-impact collisions. The viral footage shows the orange gondola cars swinging wildly and slamming into one another as they re