New Data Reveals Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. Chairlifts Lack Restraint Bars While restraint bars are standard equipment on chairlifts in most ski countries, new data shared this week highlights how unevenly they are adopted across the United States. According to figures published by Lift Blog on X, roughly 77% of chairlifts used for skiing nationwide are equipped with restraint bars, leaving nearly one in four lifts operating without them. The breakdown […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 22, 2026 1 Comment