What is the easiest way to get off a chairlift on a snowboard?

Raise the bar when signed, point the board straight, put your back foot on the board against the back binding or stomp pad, stand up at the unload sign with your weight over your front foot, and glide straight down the ramp before stopping well clear of the exit.

Do you keep one foot strapped in on a chairlift?

Usually yes: most snowboarders ride with the front foot strapped in and the back foot free. Follow the resort’s signs and the attendant’s instructions, as rules differ.

How do you ride a T-bar on a snowboard?

With your front foot strapped in, take the bar as the attendant shows you, put your back foot on the board, stand rather than sit, and keep the board flat in the track. If you fall, let go and move out of the way.

Where do I put my free foot on a chairlift?

Hook it under the back binding, behind the heelcup, or use the footrest if the chair has one. Try not to let the board’s edge rest across the top of your free boot, as it can cut into it over time.

What if I fall getting off the lift?

Move off the ramp as quickly as you can so the next people can unload. If the next chair is close, stay low and let the attendant stop the lift.

What should I do if I cannot get off the chairlift?

Stay seated and do not jump. Signal to the lift staff, who can stop the lift and help you.

Beginner skills

Chairlifts and T-bars

How to use a ski lift on a snowboard

To get off a ski lift on a snowboard, point the board straight, rest your free back foot on the board against the back binding, stand up at the unload sign with your weight over your front foot and glide straight down the ramp before moving well clear. Loading and T-bars are covered below.

Part of the beginner’s guide to snowboarding