Vermont is the Only State Where it is the Law to Lower the Restraint Bar On A Chairlift Are you one of those people who ride the lift up the mountain with the restraint bar up or down? Some people will put the bar down every time they ride the lift, while others choose to leave it up. Most of us have heard Ski Patrol and lift attendants tell people who do not put the bar down to […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | August 19, 2024 0 Comments
Chairlift Safety Concerns Could Result in Closure of Montana Ski Area Montana Snowbowl ski area faces uncertainty regarding its scheduled December 8th opening for the upcoming 2023โ24 winter season. The issue concerns the ski area’s chairlifts, which the USFS recently deemed problematic. Carolyn Upton, Lolo National Forest Supervisor, has stipulated that these concerns must be addressed this fall, or she will not grant operational approval for the season, reports Joshua Murdock […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 4, 2023 0 Comments