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Show raw " s i XOU CAN DO IT O .. CHAIRLIFT SAVVY: STAY WITH w(7r M WK YOUR PARTNER liCT; JM)) Many skiers get into trouble when they U 1 W slide onto a chairlift loading platform. J y 1. Frequently, problems occur because I they fail to line up next to each other. j j n WKw 'IwS'SSb When (A) the skier furthest back sits II wSvw! down, he tilts the chair back momen- A LXtSF'v; tarily. As the chair swings forward J H Ml again, it delivers an unsettling blow in J3r i the back of the legs to the skier ahead. ' - To prevent accidents and insure easy ijmr'lM1'V-ji loading, watch the couples ahead of A you ski onto the chairlift loading platform. plat-form. Frequently, lift attendants keep special marks swept clean to indicate sPX '' the proper place to stand. Be sure to rBii line up right next to your partner ULa neither ahead nor behindas the chair . Hg approaches (B). Settle down easily into V i W -f k the seat and you'll be off for a pleasant r ftl ride up the mountain. JJ Reprinted with permission of Ski Maga2ine ' '. ff . ' X Technical assistance provided by Professional Ski It fw T" A Instructors of America. It (-jI 23 OFF Continues All Fall & Winter Merchandise Sale Starts Friday, Jan. 26 Open 9:30 a.m. Moubz of Mlm 13 East Main American Fork |