Lift closure varies on a case-by-case basis. Generally chairlifts may close temporarily due to safety precautions related to weather or maintenance. The decision to shut down a lift is determined by ski area management, which may include the managers of lift operations and lift maintenance departments, as well as the Director of Mountain Operations.
In the morning, lift open times may be delayed if snow safety and lift safety operations are underway.
"Everyone Riding the chairlift must be able to load, ride, and unload properly-using their own individual ability and knowledge."
That means 3 things:
- Your may not ski or snowboard with your baby in a backpack.
- You may not load chairlifts with a baby in a backpack (even in the summer).
- If you want to carry your baby in a backpack, use the gondola.