How to Get Off a Ski Lift with a Snowboard

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To go snowboarding, you'll have to get on and off a lift. To do this, you will need to rent or buy a snowboard package, which consists of a snowboard, bindings, boots, stomp pad, leash, and a helmet. Also, you will need a lift ticket if you plan on going on a lift, which is the only way you can get up the mountain. As a beginner you will likely have no idea how to get on and off a lift. In this you will learn how to successfully get off a lift, not how to get on or how to snowboard.

Steps

Check large poles that hold up the lift for notices about unloading, such as "Prepare to Unload" Lift the safety bar up when you see that sign. Check to see if you have everything with you.

Lift the front end of your snowboard up a little when you see the sign that says "Ski tips up". Sit sideways so that your board is straight out in front of you to clear ramp. Stand up slowly when your snowboard can touch the ground.

Place your foot that is not strapped in on the stomp pad, located between bindings. Allow the chair to push you from behind to give you a boost. While being pushed, lean your entire body slightly forward (the front tip of the board), about 3-5 degrees, just enough to actually put some of your weight forward. This will keep you from falling backwards while moving down ramp of the lift. Look UP and straight ahead. Do not look down at the floor, look where you are going. Don’t try to move on your own. Go straight to clear the ramp.

Move quickly so the people behind you don’t hit you. Don't hit your head on the chair. Duck a bit and move away from it. If you do fall try to move out of the way as fast you can.