Ski Lift Fails to Stop, Riders Thrown from Chairs 🎿 Keystone, Colorado — February 3, 2024 Handheld phone footage captures a frightening scene at a Keystone ski resort when a chairlift does not slow down at the unloading area. Skiers attempting to dismount are knocked over as chairs collide with guests, forcing others to dive out of the way to avoid being hit. The chaotic clip shows ski patrollers signaling frantically for an emergency shutdown as resort staff rush in to assist fallen riders. Sn

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Have you ever wondered how rescuers evacuate stuck chairlift riders, 20 feet in the air? 🚡 ✅ Stop the lift & assess: Operators halt the chairlift while ski patrol evaluates how many people need evacuation and prioritizes. ✅ Set up rope systems: Rescuers anchor ropes to towers or solid points, creating controlled descent lines. ✅ Attach rescue lines: Using poles or throw lines, they clip lowering ropes to each chair. ✅ Harness & lower riders: Passengers are fitted with a harness or sling and slo

Ski patrol rescued a skier who slipped off a chairlift and was left dangling by her jacket at a ski resort in Canandaigua, New York. The resort said they have tarps on hand for these situations and that they plan on an internal investigation. https://abcn.ws/3nkBad2 | ABC News