Cable: Hilly

This guide focuses primarily on the application, as this is the most common technical use of cables in steep, hilly terrain. It then covers adjacent uses like passenger transport and material hauling. Comprehensive Guide to Hilly Cable Systems (Cable Logging & Aerial Ropeways) 1. Definition & Purpose A hilly cable system is a method of transporting materials (logs, aggregate, supplies) or passengers across steep, rugged, or environmentally sensitive terrain where wheeled vehicles or conventional roads are impractical, unsafe, or prohibitively expensive.