What Is a Lift Ticket?
A lift ticket is an item that is generally associated with skiing and snowboarding. A ski lift transports skiers and snowboarders to mountaintops and hilltops. A ticket is needed to gain access to the ski lift.
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Ski Centers and Resorts
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At ski centers and resorts, skiers and snowboarders must purchase lift tickets in order to use the ski lift.
Purchasing Lift Tickets
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Lift tickets may be purchased at the ski center or resort, or in advance. Most ski centers and resorts offer one-day tickets, multiple-day tickets and season tickets, as well as package deals.
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Wearing Lift Tickets
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A lift ticket, attached to this skier's jacket, is visible just below the helmet As Encarta.com points out, once a lift ticket is purchased, it is usually attached to the holder's clothing for easy access and high visibility.
Construction
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Lift tickets must endure extreme temperatures, moisture and physical abuse. Therefore, they generally are constructed of durable material.
British Term
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In Great Britain, lift tickets are usually referred to as lift passes.
Slang Usage
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According to UrbanDictionary.com, the term "lift ticket" also is a code for "any quantity of cocaine."
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- Photo Credit ski lift image by Richard Seeney from Fotolia.com red skier image by Maxim Petrichuk from Fotolia.com
