If you’ve ever spent more than a few minutes wedged between strangers on a chairlift, you know the ride can be either a brief moment of mountain Zen or a masterclass in bad etiquette. But what things do people do that are considered the worst?

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We asked our readers: What’s the least cool thing someone can do on a chairlift? After receiving over 1,000 comments, we dug through them all and tallied the pet peeves that came up again and again. From the obvious to the truly horrifying, here are the 11 most annoying things you can do on a chairlift ride, plus a few honorable mentions that deserve a shout-out.

If you’ve been guilty of any of these, consider this your friendly reminder to save the drama for the bar at the bottom.

#11 Not sharing a joint

When someone lights up on the lift and keeps the joint to themselves, it turns a shared moment into a one-person party. Everyone else is stuck breathing the smell with no option to opt out, which feels rude in such a tight, confined space. Ski culture has always been about sharing the stoke—if you’re sparking up, passing it around is part of the vibe.

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#10 Bouncing the chair

Bouncing a chairlift is annoying because it turns what should be a smooth, relaxing ride into an uncomfortable one for everyone else on the chair. It can make the chair sway unpredictably, which is especially frustrating when people are trying to rest, talk, or simply enjoy the view on the way up. On top of that, it is just poor chairlift etiquette and can make other riders feel uneasy, even if the person doing it thinks they are just messing around.

#9 Farting

Farting on a ski chairlift (or worse, a gondola) goes against common courtesy because there is nowhere to go, and everyone on the chair is basically trapped in the blast zone for the next few minutes. It somehow feels even worse when you are bundled up in layers, trying to enjoy the scenery, and suddenly the ride turns into chemical warfare. The only saving grace is that most chairlifts are in the open air, so at least nature usually steps in and clears things out pretty quickly.

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#8 Talking

For some, one of the best parts of a chairlift ride is the quiet, the scenery, and the chance to simply enjoy being in the mountains without unnecessary chatter filling the space. Many readers (presumably introverts) said constant talking can detract from that experience, and politics, in particular, was one of the most disliked topics.

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#7 Playing loud music

Playing loud music on a ski chairlift can ruin one of the best parts of the mountain experience: the peace, scenery, and chance to enjoy the outdoors without unnecessary noise. Bluetooth speakers are especially bad because they force everyone else around you to listen, turning a shared public space into your personal soundtrack, whether others want it or not.

#6 Not putting the safety bar down

Refusing to put the safety bar down on a chairlift just to look tough or act inconvenienced is a pretty weak move, especially when it can make other riders uncomfortable or feel unsafe. Complaining about someone wanting the bar down is even worse because it turns a basic safety courtesy into some weird ego contest nobody asked for.

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#5 Falling off/Jumping off

Falling or jumping off a ski chairlift is never funny or harmless, whether it happens by accident or on purpose, and is sure to stop the lift for everyone. A fall from even a relatively low chair can cause serious injuries or worse, and horseplay on the lift can also put other riders and ski patrol at risk. Some skiers and riders have even said one of the least cool things is being shoved or pushed off the chair, which is not just annoying—it is dangerous and completely unacceptable.

#4 Putting the safety bar down without warning

Dropping the safety bar without warning is inconsiderate because it can catch the person next to you off guard and hit them in the head, shoulders, or back. Chairlift rides are a shared space, and a quick “bar down” is a simple way to show awareness and respect for everyone on the chair. It is one of the easiest examples of mountain etiquette, and skipping it is a good way to annoy or even injure the people riding with you.

#3 Excretion

One of the more surprising top responses was that doing your business (both #1 and #2) on a chairlift is more common than you might think, and something other skiers and riders never want to witness. Beyond being gross and disrespectful, it creates an obvious health and sanitation issue for everyone below and turns a chairlift ride into the kind of memory nobody wants from a day on the mountain.

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#2 Littering

Littering on a ski chairlift ride is disrespectful to the mountain and everyone enjoying it, leaving behind trash that can harm wildlife and damage the environment. It also creates extra work for resort staff and detracts from the natural beauty that draws people to the slopes in the first place.

#1 Smoking

Smoking or vaping on a ski chairlift is inconsiderate because the smoke and vapor can drift onto other riders, making their experience unpleasant. It also goes against the spirit of enjoying fresh mountain air and the shared nature of the lift ride. And asking if others don’t mind doesn’t make it okay. If you have to ask, that means you shouldn’t.

At the end of the day, chairlifts are meant to be a shared moment of enjoyment, a brief pause to take in the mountains, connect with friends, or simply relax before the next run. Following a few simple courtesies can make a ride enjoyable for everyone. Treat your fellow riders with respect, and that quiet, scenic lift ride can stay one of the best parts of the mountain experience.

Honorable Mentions

• Talking on the phone/Speaker phone: Keep those conversations to yourself
• Vomiting: Apparently, a lot of people party too hard the night before
• Cut you off getting off the lift/falling: Let’s give the beginners some slack
• Touching my skis/snowboard: Don’t scrape my awesome graphics
• Snot rockets/spitting: That’s gross
• Not Talking: The extroverts can’t stand this
• Wearing a snowboard: Must be some elitist skiers