Chairlift
A chairlift, also called an elevated passenger ropeway, is a type of public transport. It is like a chair that runs on cables. The cable is placed over the chair to lift it from the ground and they run between two (or more) stations. The cable is moved around by motors and lifted from the ground by towers. There are many chairs on the cable so that many people can be transported.
Chairlifts are found in skiing resorts, where they help skiers go up the mountain. They are sometimes better than gondola lifts because the skier does not need to remove the skis. They can sit down on the chair and then leave it at the top of the mountain very quickly. Old chairlifts are small and slow. Newer ones can carry up to eight people. They are also faster overall, but they slow down at the station, making it easier to get on and off. Sometimes they even have a glass bubble that can be closed to keep people warm inside.
Chairlift Media
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A chairlift in Sierra Nevada Ski Station
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Sunburst Express, a detachable quad chairlift at Sun Peaks Resort
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Boarding, riding and maintenance of detachable chairlifts in Vorarlberg, Austria
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An Italian chairlift's upper terminal with the return bullwheel. This type of terminal is usually used for non-detachable chairlifts.
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Lifting a rebuilt sheave assembly back into place, S-lift, Copper Mountain (Colorado).
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Chairlift in Praz de Lys-Sommand, Haute-Savoie, France
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A 6-year old skier in a chairlift.