[Tutorial] Do you really know the correct way to ride a tow rope, cable car, and magic carpet—and the essential safety precautions to follow?

Ski enthusiasts who know how to ski can usually glide smoothly up the slopes using lift systems like T-bars, chairlifts, and magic carpets. However, some skiers aren’t fully aware of the safety precautions involved when riding these three types of equipment. While the chances of an accident are extremely low, it’s still wise to familiarize yourself with the proper techniques and safety guidelines for each system—after all, staying safe is always the top priority!

>> Snow Resort Tool #1: Magic Carpet

➤ The Right Way to Ride the Magic Carpet

1. Snowboarders need to securely strap on their boards and step onto the magic carpet. Once on the carpet, keep your snowboards steady on the conveyor belt—no fidgeting allowed!

2. Hold the snow poles firmly in one hand, keeping your body relaxed and leaning slightly forward. (Avoid resting your weight on the snow poles, as this could cause you to fall forward if the magic carpet stops.)

3. As the magic carpet reaches the top, lean forward and glide down—just make sure not to shift your weight backward, as this could easily cause you to lose balance and fall off the carpet.

➤ Important precautions for riding the magic carpet:

1. Smoking, horseplay, and littering are strictly prohibited while riding the magic carpet. Guests who are new to skiing should warm up thoroughly before attempting to ride the carpet.

2. Passengers with high blood pressure, heart conditions, intellectual disabilities, mental health issues, or elderly individuals—and intoxicated tourists—are advised not to ride the magic carpet. Minors must be accompanied by an instructor or an adult family member to use the magic carpet.

3. Visitors are strictly prohibited from operating the magic carpet on their own. When boarding or disembarking the magic carpet, please follow the instructions of our staff. Skiers must maintain a safe distance from one another. It is absolutely forbidden to climb onto or step onto the magic carpet—neither when it’s moving nor stopped. Additionally, walking or crossing sideways within the conveyor area is not allowed; any accidents resulting from violations will be your own responsibility. If the magic carpet stops unexpectedly during your ride, remain calm and follow the guidance of our staff.

4. Follow the instructions of staff, consciously observe public order, and when lining up to ride the magic carpet, do not push or rush aboard.

5. When riding the magic carpet, keep both boards parallel and lean your body forward. It is strictly forbidden to step off the carpet mid-ride.

6. Before stepping onto the magic carpet, make sure you’re prepared to avoid falling. If you do fall, immediately move to the safety zones on either side of the carpet and wait for staff assistance.

7. When reaching the next station position, step one foot toward the slope, positioning the snowboard at a transverse angle relative to the fall line before walking or gliding inward along the slope.

8. Photography or lingering at the magic carpet's boarding and disembarking areas is prohibited to avoid disturbing others.

>> Snow Resort Tool No. 2: T-Bar Lift

➤ The correct way to ride a tow rope:

1. Glide to one side of the tow rope, extending your arm so it just reaches the tow rope in front of you.

2. When using a tow rope, hold both ski poles in one hand, while gripping the telescopic handle with the other. Place the tow rope’s tray between your thighs to support your hips, and use one hand to steady the telescopic handle. Keep your body upright and ensure your skis move forward in parallel.

3. When releasing the tow bar, hold the lower part of the bar with one hand and press it down toward your knees, allowing your legs to naturally spread apart. Then, let go of the bar completely to disengage it, and quickly slide sideways away from the towing point.

➤ Safety precautions for using a tow rope:

1. Follow the instructions of staff, line up to ride the tow rope, and voluntarily maintain public order.

2. When riding the tow rope, playing around, smoking, and littering are strictly prohibited.

3. If you fall mid-route, immediately release the towline and quickly get up, moving to either side of the tow path.

4. Passengers with hypertension, heart disease, intellectual disabilities, or mental health conditions, as well as elderly riders and intoxicated tourists, are advised not to use the tow lift. Children must either have completed training at a ski school or be accompanied by an instructor or family member before riding the tow lift.

>> Snow Resort Tool #3: Cable Car

➤ The Right Way to Ride an Open Cable Car

1. Skier, put on your skis and make sure they’re securely fastened.

2. Double-person open cable car: Two people stand facing forward where the cable car is approaching, with their hips positioned toward the rear seats of the cable car and looking back to watch.

3. After stopping the lift, place both boards on the support bars beneath the cable car and lower the guardrail located above the cable car.

4. When stepping off the cable car, lean your upper body forward. As soon as your feet touch the ground, use the momentum to glide quickly away. If you still lean back against the cable car seat at this point, you’ll almost certainly be left behind and won’t be able to step off smoothly.

☞ Note: Do not raise the cable car's upper guardrail too early, as this could cause snowboarders to fall due to inertia when the cable car comes to a stop.

➤ Safety precautions for riding the cable car:

1. Visitors with heart conditions, high blood pressure, or those who have consumed excessive alcohol should refrain from riding the cable car.

2. Follow the staff's instructions and board the cable car in the designated order.

3. Children must be accompanied by an adult when riding the cable car.

Although riding the lifts and using other resort equipment is basic knowledge for most skiers, there are many details—even experienced snow enthusiasts often overlook—yet accidents, big or small, still occur every year. We hope all skiers will familiarize themselves with how to properly use these tools on the slopes, so you can fully enjoy your time on the mountain!