Using Mount Sunapee's Lifts

At first, they can be intimidating contraptions, but you will quickly master them.

Triple and Quad Chairlifts

Chairs, three or four-seaters, mounted on a cable, move continuously up the slopes. The high-speed quads cruise up the mountain but slow down considerately to load/unload skiers/snowboarders.

Here are some tips on riding a chairlift:

• Skiers need to take the straps off their wrists. Snowboarders need to attach a leash.
• Outside guests hold poles in inside hand. Middle guests hold poles in either hand.
• Outside guests look over outside shoulder and grasp bail as it approaches. Middle guests should grasp back of chair as it approaches. Sit down as the chair reaches you.
• Once the chair has left the platform, lower the safety bar. Do not bounce or swing during the ride. Take care not to drop gloves, poles or litter. Should you lose something, note the number of the next tower for orientation.
• When getting off, you will see the sign warning of unload area, open the safety bar. 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.
• Move quickly away from moving chair and keep unloading area clear. Brake once you are well clear of your companions.