chairlift
noun
chair·lift
ˈcher-ˌlift 
: a motor-driven conveyor consisting of a series of seats suspended from a cable and used for transporting skiers or sightseers up or down a long slope or mountainside
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Each pass includes unlimited access to bumper boats on West Lake, scenic chairlift rides and the Wrecktangle ninja course along with three uses on the bungee trampoline, one ride on the Rocky Mountain Coaster and one session on the go-karts.
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The Summit Daily, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
An 8-year-old snowboarder also was rescued this week following a chairlift incident at Killington Ski Resort in Vermont, according to The Boston Globe.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Large resorts often command more than $200 for a same-day lift ticket, offering access to extensive terrain and high-speed chairlifts to maximize your run time.
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
More Than 170 Snowboarders and Skiers Rescued After Colorado Ski Lift Breaks Down
About 80 others remained hanging on the chairlifts as emergency services got to the scene, according to Reuters.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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The Summit Daily, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
An 8-year-old snowboarder also was rescued this week following a chairlift incident at Killington Ski Resort in Vermont, according to The Boston Globe.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Large resorts often command more than $200 for a same-day lift ticket, offering access to extensive terrain and high-speed chairlifts to maximize your run time.
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
More Than 170 Snowboarders and Skiers Rescued After Colorado Ski Lift Breaks Down
About 80 others remained hanging on the chairlifts as emergency services got to the scene, according to Reuters.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Chairlift.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chairlift. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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