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Ski lift

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Chairlift mechanism in the resort of Val Cenis Vanoise, France

A ski lift is a mechanism for transporting skiers up a hill. Ski lifts are typically a paid service at ski resorts. The first ski lift was built in 1908 by German Robert Winterhalder in Schollach/Eisenbach, Hochschwarzwald.[1]

Types

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A chairlift at the ski resort of Vuokatti in Sotkamo, Kainuu, Finland in 2006

Locations

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Map of world ski resorts

Ski lifts are built in many parts of the world. Extreme locations of outdoor ski lifts:

References

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  1. ^ Hochschwarzwald.de: 1. Skilift der Welt in Schollach entdecken (German)
  2. ^ "Glossary". Retrieved 12 July 2014.
  3. ^ "FAQ". Retrieved 12 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Cat Skiing". Powder Hounds. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  5. ^ ZRankings, Top Ski Resorts. "Skiing's Unique Resorts". ZRankings Best Ski Resorts. ZRankings. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
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