A skier and snowboarder on a chairlift

Chairlift Safety

It's important to remember that our lifts are heavy machinery. For the safety of our guests and staff, we ask you to follow our tips for loading, riding and unloading all chairlifts at Sun Peaks Resort and have a safe lift ride.

Guests are not permitted to ski/ride with an infant in a backpack or baby carrier of any type. 

Please note animals are not permitted on chairlifts. If you have a service dog, please contact Guest Services by phone 250.578.5474 or email guestservices@sunpeaksresort.com and we will provide an alternative transport option for you and your service dog.

How to: use a chairlift

Chairlift Use

  • Review Alpine Responsibility Code.
  • Watch and learn.
  • Read and obey all signage.
  • If unfamiliar with lift, ask for help.

loading

  • Preplan seating order. Children between adults or next to operator. 
  • check for loose items. Remove backpacks and pole straps.
  • Wait at the 'Wait Here' sign. 
  • Poles in one hand. Tips uphill. 
  • Once chair passes, move to 'Load Here' sign. 
  • Look back, watch for approaching chair. 
  • Assist children onto seat if needed. 
  • Sit all the way back.
  • Lower safety bar. 
  • Sit still, sit back, and hold on. 

unloading

  • Are you ready to unload? 
  • Keep safety bar down until 'Raise the Bar' sign.
  • Keep tips up.
  • Stand up once you are on the snow.
  • Push off chair.
  • Slide clear. Do not stop, brake, or turn on ramp.
  • Move clear of unloading area.
  • If you miss the unload, stay seated. A safety mechanism will stop the chair.

HOW TO: USE A CHAIRLIFT LOADING CONVEYOR

CONVEYORS use

  • Review Alpine Responsibility Code. 
  • Watch and learn.
  • Read and obey all signage. 
  • If unfamiliar with lift, ask for help.

LOADING

  • Preplan seating order. Children between adults or next to operator. 
  • Check for loose items. Remove backpacks and pole straps.
  • Move up to gate. 
  • Poles in one hand. Tips uphill. 
  • Slide forward when gate opens. 
  • Do not push through gates if it closes. 
  • Stand still on conveyor belt. 
  • Look back, watch for approaching chair. 
  • Assist children onto seat if needed. 
  • Sit all the way back. 
  • Lower safety bar. 
  • Sit still, sit back, and hold on. 

HOW TO: USE A PLATTER LIFT

PLATTER LIFT USE

  • Review Alpine Responsibility Code. 
  • Watch and learn.
  • Read and obey all signage. 
  • If unfamiliar with lift, ask for help.

LOADING

  • Remove pole straps. 
  • Poles in left hand. Tips forward. 
  • Snowboarders must unstrap rear foot. 
  • Wait at 'Wait Here' sign. 
  • Move up to 'Load Here' sign. 
  • Watch for the platter. 
  • Place platter between legs. Stay standing. 
  • Stay in the tow path. 
  • If you fall, clear the track quickly.

UNLOADING

  • Remove platter at unload area. 
  • Move clear of unloading area. 

HOW TO: USE A CARPET LIFT

CARPET LIFT USE

  • Review Alpine Responsibility Code.
  • Watch and learn.
  • Read and obey all signage. 
  • If unfamiliar with lift, ask for help.

LOADING

  • Remove pole straps.
  • Snowboarders must unstrap rear foot. 
  • Wait until the person ahead of you reaches the orange cone.
  • Move on to the belt.
  • Keep weight slightly forward.
  • Remain standing. 
  • If you fall, clear the track quickly.

UNLOADING

  • Prepare to unload. 
  • Step off the belt. 
  • Move clear of unloading area. 
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