How to Get on a Ski Lift With a Snowboard

Getting on the lift with a snowboard is not that hard, but when things go wrong, the whole world will seem to despise you for shutting down the lift.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Helmets
• Snowboard Bag
• Snowboard Bindings
• Snowboard Boots
• Snowboard Clothing
• Snowboard Goggles
• Snowboard Hats
• Snowboard Leash
• Snowboards
• Waxes
• Helmets

1. Release your rear foot from its binding and enter the lift line.

2. 

   Push along in the lift line until you are next in line to load onto the chair.

3. 

   When the lift operator gives you the go ahead, move forward to the spot where the chair will pick you up. Make sure your board is pointing straight forward.

4. 

   Look behind you as the chair approaches, making sure to look to your outside shoulder opposite the center of the chair.

5. 

   Sit down in the chair while grabbing the outside of the chair as it swings in underneath you and touches the back of your legs.

6. 

   Scoot back in the chair as it sinks a little just before taking off up the hill.

7. Lift the nose of your board slightly to keep the edge from catching the snow and dragging.

Tips & Warnings

• Many modern lifts are on a clutch system that slows the chair down for load and unload making them a great deal easier to learn how to get on and off.
• If you are getting on a lift that carries four or more people (quad lift), try to maneuver in the lift line so that you are on the outside position in the chair for easier loading and unloading.
• Beware of older chairs that are not on a clutch system and can sink up to a foot or more and can catch your leg under the chair. Keep your free leg out in front of you and off the ground as the chair sinks to avoid catching your leg.
• Snowboarding is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.

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on 1/9/2009 When you are in an older lift without a board support, take your free foot and balance your board underneath so the strain won't be completely on the one foot that is in the binding. While leaving the lift, it's better to have a rubber stop place to assist in "gripping" your other foot while getting off the lift so the free foot doesn't slip off.

on 8/8/2006 When you get on with a couple of friends, and you know one or two of them isn't as experienced, sit to the side closest to the trail. When the seat gets to the top and you have to turn (for example) left, sit on the left-most side of the seat as you can steer out of your friend(s) way and make it easier for you. They can't turn, but you can, so take advantage of it. They'll go straight which they're more comfy with and you can just turn right toward the trail.

on 11/22/2005 When loading on to a lift, have your free foot on the toe side of your board. If you load with your free foot on the heel side of your board, your legs will be crossed. This will make it very difficult when the lift hits your legs.