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In the ABCs of chairlift riding, what does "Bottom to Bottom, Back to Back" mean?

Sit all the way back: bottom on the seat, back on the chair.

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  1. Bottom on the seat, back against the chair ✔
  2. Stand up as it moves
  3. Sit sideways

Why: Sitting fully back keeps you secure. The A is Attention, ask if unsure, and C is Careful, face forward.

Huh, didn't know that: The A stands for Attention: ask the attendant if you are unsure or need help.

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Answer: Bottom on the seat, back against the chair. Sitting fully back keeps you secure. The A is Attention, ask if unsure, and C is Careful, face forward.

  1. PNSAA: Lift Load and Unload pnsaa.org/safety/lift-load-unload
    Keep your bottom on the seat and your back against the back of the chair.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. PNSAA: Lift Load and Unload pnsaa.org/safety/lift-load-unload
    Don’t fool around on the lift. Face forward for the whole ride.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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