chairlift

noun

chair·lift | \ ˈcher-ˌlift

Definition of chairlift

: 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

Examples of chairlift in a Sentence

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There are no chairlifts, and backcountry knowledge is a must. — Megan Michelson, Outside Online, "How to Ski All Summer Long," 5 July 2018 In summer, the bridge is part of a Mt. Titlis circle tour connecting the Titlis Ice Cave, Titlis Cliff Walk, the Ice Flyer chairlift, and Titlis Glacier Park. — Jamie Moore, USA TODAY, "The world’s 10 most amazing suspension bridges," 26 Apr. 2018 Each unit includes a chairlift porch swing from Heavenly’s retired two-seater Galaxy Chair. — David Caraccio, sacbee, "New luxury homes under Heavenly Mountain Resort's gondola just went on the market," 7 June 2018 Ride a scenic chairlift to 10,677 feet in the Sangre de Cristos for a mountain-top, barbecued lunch at the Summit Haus, then hike to the base and paddleboard Monte Verde Lake. — Megan Michelson, Outside Online, "Under-the-Radar Ski Resorts to Visit This Summer," 25 Apr. 2018 Why not utilize existing infrastructure—like chairlifts, guide services, and lodging—to provide year-round activities, too? — Megan Michelson, Outside Online, "Under-the-Radar Ski Resorts to Visit This Summer," 25 Apr. 2018 In a pair of videos published to YouTube, the chairlift in question, from a resort in the town of Gudauri, appears to malfunction and speed up while reversing direction. — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, "Ski Lift Goes Into Overdrive, Injures Eight," 16 Mar. 2018 There is a $5 discount on the new attractions with the purchase of a scenic chairlift ticket ($12-$19). — Weldon B. Johnson, azcentral, "Arizona Snowbowl is offering new summer attractions," 12 July 2018 For anyone who has ever been a beginner in one of these winter sports, riding the chairlift can be a source of anxiety as people are rushed to load and unload the lifts. — Tim Brown, OregonLive.com, "Chairlift malfunctions, accelerates and launches skiers and snowboarders in terrifying video," 16 Mar. 2018

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