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What should I know about being a lift operator?

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MASkier
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I just got a job at a midwest hill. I am sure some of you have done it, now what tips do you have?
Dec 4 2013 11:29AM 154 22
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Benson.
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I would say you should probably know how to operate a lift.

Nah, but for real, it's a pretty easy and boring job. You'll be fine, just pay attention to what your coworkers or whoever is training you tell you to do.
Dec 4 2013 11:34AM 9 0
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PKchu
Posts: 1153 - Karma: 5,850
You are now a Gypsy
Dec 4 2013 12:00PM 4 1
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The_Polock
Posts: 345 - Karma: 1,267
Hahahahahahahahah.  Try to stay sober thru your shift.
Dec 4 2013 12:20PM 26 0
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Substitute
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Dont slam the fucking safety bar down. That shit sucks big donkey balls
Dec 4 2013 12:32PM 1 0
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Cincher
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Learn how to stand around and say "Passes out people!"
Dec 4 2013 12:34PM 6 1
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VIEBS.
Posts: 76 - Karma: 158
I always thought it was a really fun job, lots of cool people and really funny crashes.

Best advice is to dress warm and bring layers with you. It gets cold just standing there and you can't rake the ramp all the time.
Dec 4 2013 12:38PM 2 0
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slav_slayer
Posts: 476 - Karma: 1,818
"accidenatly" shovel snow on someones lap
Dec 4 2013 1:25PM 11 0
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ThePierceStudios
Posts: 86 - Karma: 526
Make friends with the people you work with because if you don't it can be really boring. And be friendly with the skiers that are using the lift.
Dec 4 2013 2:39PM 2 0
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littlelyonsman
Posts: 181 - Karma: 357
practice saying "STAY DOWN!!!" countless times. When the gapers fall trying to get off the lift and then immediately hit their heads on the lift chair, it isn't fun to get yelled at. also your button pushing reflex for when you have to stop the chair at the bottom because that one little kid keeps falling from the chair 5ft up.
Dec 4 2013 2:41PM 5 0
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manzear
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i have friends that have been lifties, they have got into situations where someone didnt get on correctly and would end up hanging from the lift. they called these guys "hangers" so, the biggest piece of advice is to glance uphill every load and make sure you dont have a hanger...

have fun good luck
Dec 4 2013 2:42PM 4 0
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UncleGerry
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I was a lifty in CO for a year.

1.) If someone starts to fall off the lift while you are putting them on it and they start to make their way out of the terminal, run back and hit the STOP button as soon as possible. DO NOT try and keep putting them back on the chair while the chair is on its way out of the loading area. I had a natural inclination to keep trying to get them on the chair instead of stopping the lift. Hilarity ensued.

2.) Don't go to work on acid. It's intense.
Dec 4 2013 2:44PM 18 0
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GIF
Posts: 468 - Karma: 1,275
You should get a real job
Dec 4 2013 2:44PM 0 19
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Bensun
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Dec 4 2013 2:45PM 0 0
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SFB
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YOU should get a real job
Dec 4 2013 2:45PM 7 0
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Bensun
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Dammit Ill try again
Dec 4 2013 2:47PM 2 1
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MASkier
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You are on ns at 3 in the afternoon.
Dec 4 2013 5:01PM 16 0
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Craigskis
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Are you an Aussie?

Congratulations Mate you've got the job!
Dec 4 2013 5:05PM 5 0
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HWW
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Being friendly or even just smiling is always good.
Dec 4 2013 5:09PM 1 0
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theabortionator
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They'll show you everything you need to know. Common sense is a must but other than that it's not that hard. It's not that exciting but it's still nice to be at the hill getting paid. If your coworkers don't suck you can have a good time.


And NEVER underestimate the stupidity of people riding the lift. People will blow your mind so be careful.
Dec 4 2013 5:19PM 4 0
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deleted2
Posts: 958 - Karma: 107
Well, there's a green button and a red button. Know which one is which.
Dec 4 2013 5:49PM 1 0
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CalvinStork
Posts: 163 - Karma: 2,082
if you get bored,
put some shiny change on the ground right where you get off the lift. Some dumbass will come along and try to stop and pick up the money and will get rhino raped by the chair coming around.
Dec 4 2013 7:17PM 10 0
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snakerton
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I've never been a lifty but don't be a bitch. Everyone likes a nice lifty
Dec 4 2013 7:23PM 0 0
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NMMedia
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know that youre going to be bored as hell. Make sure to dress warm and bring some music or something
Dec 4 2013 8:45PM 0 0
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yung-lean
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What ever you do don't stop the lift. Park rats need to hotlap or they will start a lift mosh pit.
Dec 4 2013 8:49PM 5 0
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imakestickerz
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yes you can.if you get high enough it's pretty fun
Dec 4 2013 10:15PM 0 0
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Willard
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COFFEE, also accept all drugs/alcohol if you can still operate safely. I once took a few to many shots and let ski patrol ride up forgetting to flip the chair back down. I owed him a few drinks at the bar later that night.
Dec 5 2013 12:46AM 0 0
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YewTard
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I was a liftie in Park City for a year. It was a fun job- most of my fellow lifties were really cool, got to ski every day, we pranked each other a lot (marking 15 or so chairs in a row was always entertaining). The only days it really sucked were days like today. It's currently minus 15 degrees in town, good luck to anyone working today.
Dec 5 2013 10:46AM 0 0
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3mania
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Being a lift op is like being a towel boy at an orgy. but thank god someone wants to do it.
Dec 5 2013 11:07AM 1 0
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Iraq_Lobster
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i second this
Dec 5 2013 11:38AM 1 0
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Mr.Huck
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There's a class you should take: Stuffing Butt 101

It will provide you with all the info you need.
Dec 5 2013 11:41AM 1 0
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Dibs
Posts: 496 - Karma: 86
"try".... good luck
Dec 5 2013 11:51AM 0 0
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Casey
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Make a snowman to do your work for you while you sleep in the shack
Dec 5 2013 12:11PM 1 0
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.frenchy
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My first year as lift operator as well. Skiing+working all winter FTW!
Dec 5 2013 12:12PM 0 0
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