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A fraction of it remains, rain to half of Porkys head is cut off, his paint the tune of almost 1,000 a day. alternak faded and peeling. But not far off, a new Furthermore, chairs are a Unlike base sign now stands. And while it does not gain tive to other extreme sports. for need theres no most chair Americas of the instant recognition jumping, from hide the favorite swine, it is in some respects equal- riders to run and cops after ly amusing. It is a billboard for the latest landing from their ride. Chair lift riding addition to Moabs booming tourist and requires no special shoes or helmets. recreation industry: the Moab Rim chair- Injuries are almost nonexistent save for an occasional arm rest being brought down lift, aka the Portal Recreation Area. As you pass the sign, you see a happy on an unsuspecting head. And unless one family being whisked away in has an unhealthy aversion to heights or an a quadruple chairlift, presumably to their uncontrollable urge to jump from high destination 900 feet up Moabs west rim. places, the fear factor is nil. Besides, why shouldnt Moab have a Apparently fun pigs have one more adventurous option to add to the list of chair of its own? Almost every tow n withoutdoor diversions. An enterprising local in the intermountain West already has decided mountain biking, rock climbing, several. In the Alps, I am told, trams are as common as leiderhosen. WTiat better base jumping, four wheeling, night-tim- e river floats, whitewater rafting, ultra-ligway to welcome our European guests to glider rides, water slides and hiking was our rugged landscape than to make them feel right at home? And if a buck or two not enough to sate the adventure-seeker- s is made in the process, consider it a boon appetite. Now theres chairlift riding. Call me a purist, but riding a chairlift to the local economy. j But be forewarned: All these benefits are was always something I did with a pair of long sticks attached to my feet and some not without caveats. If one chairlift is good fresh snow on the ground. But Moabs then two must surely be better. Before you version requires neither. It is a scenic know it, lifts will be sprouting up along the chairlift g solely for purpos- entire Colorado River corridor. People w ill the entire Canyonlands in es. Those who are unable or unwilling to be make the somewhat strenuous an intricate web of cables, pulleys and hike or bike to the panoramic vista can gears; all while never leaving the comfort of now journey by mobile chair. They need their cushioned seat. Then w'hat next? never get off their keisters if they so desire Scenic byway rope tows and slot canyon although the price of admission may Poma lifts? Heck, wTy not put lift towers to the top of Mt. Everest? goad them to stretch the gams a bit. In the future, if all goes according to The possibilities are staggering. And riders be will further planned, tempted with the exception of unlimited career by horse corrals, an amphitheater, a opportumities for lift ops, they are soberrestaurant and a helicopter pad. And if ing as well. When it comes to fun, its okay this gets tiresome, a motel will offer to be a little piggy. But too much of a good respite after a long day of ups and downs. thing is liable to turn you into a hog. low-ris- stick-figu- Hin siMwsysrBSis 'Tip TirirosipoirktafiTOin) - V. OucExclusive Minera I23K& CEEH25IS3CTP re ht - itssMnnimra sight-seein- criss-crossi- te lender Suddenly N0r We Guarantee Minimum 10" overall loss for your first slimmer on all our wraps. wrap! We average 20-3- 0 3701 N. 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