The National Ski Areas Association recommends several safety tips for riding a ski lift.

• Beginner lift users should stand outside the lift line area and watch how other people get on the lift. Once in line, follow those ahead of you. Stop until it is your turn to move into the loading area. Once the people ahead of you have moved forward onto the loading area and their chair has passed in front of you, you and your child should quickly follow behind the previous chair and move to the "Load Here" marker. Wait and watch as the approaching chair circles toward you for loading.• Individual behavior and human error, not any restraining device or lack of restraint bar, is usually the contributing factor in most lift incidents. Sit back, hold on, sit still and no horseplay.• It is not unusual for a chairlift to momentarily slow, pause or even stop. Often, another person loading or unloading the lift may need assistance. If the lift stops for an extended period and an evacuation is necessary, resort staff will take the appropriate steps. Stay in the chair until notified.• Prepare to unload as the chair approaches the unloading stations. Gently raise the restraining bar, if there is one. Check for loose clothing, turn off phones and music devices and keep tips up. At the unload marker, stand up as the flat unloading platform begins to ramp downward. Quickly go ahead down the ramp and away from the chair. Keep going to keep the unloading ramp clear for others to use.Source: National Ski Areas Association