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Who should lower the restraint bar for a small child on a chairlift?

An adult or older kid, not the small child.

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  1. The small child alone
  2. An adult or older kid ✔
  3. Nobody, bars are optional

Why: Small children should not try to lower the bar themselves. Wait until everyone is seated, then lower it slowly.

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Answer: An adult or older kid. Small children should not try to lower the bar themselves. Wait until everyone is seated, then lower it slowly.

  1. Colorado Ski Country USA: Lift Safety www.coloradoski.com/safety/lift-safety
    Adults and older kids should always help little kids lower the restraint bar.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Colorado Ski Country USA: Lift Safety www.coloradoski.com/safety/lift-safety
    wait until everyone is seated, and slowly reach up and lower the bar
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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