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Chair lifts provide a civilised way of getting up the mountain, offering a few minutes rest and time to admire the scenery. Chairs, usually two, three or four-seaters, mounted on a cable, move continuously up the slopes. The limousine version, high-speed quads, cruise up the mountain, but slow down considerately to pick up skiers.
Getting On
Hold your poles in your inside hand. Spot the chair over your shoulder as it approaches. The unprincipled slide a few inches forward to let their companions' calves take the full impact of the chair. Sit down as the chair reaches you. Ideally, avoid hitting your companions in the face with your poles.
Once the chair has left the platform, lower the protective bar. Take care not to drop gloves, poles or litter. Should you lose something, note the number of the next pylon for orientation.
Getting Off
When you see the sign warning of arrival, open the protective bar. If you're wearing a bum-bag or rucksack, make sure the straps are not snagged. Raise the tips of your skis so they don't catch as you approach the platform.
As your skis touch the snow, stand up and push yourself off the chair with your free hand. Slide quickly out of the way to avoid being hit on the back of the head by the chair. Brake once you are well clear of your companions.
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| Hold your poles tidily as you sit down. [Photos : ifyouski.com] | Ease yourself forwards and push
off when your skis touch the snow.
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