Surface Lifts Surface Lifts A Magic Carpet is a type of surface lift seen at ski areas to transport skiers up the grade. The name comes from the mythological magic carpets featured in legends. ...more on Wikipedia about "Magic carpet (ski lift)"
A platter lift, or just platter, is a mechanised system for pulling skiers uphill. In Europe the lift is known as button lift or Poma lift (after the company ** who first made them, although they now make a wide range of other lifts). ...more on Wikipedia about "Platter lift"
A ski tow, also called rope tow or handle tow, is a mechanised system for pulling skiers uphill. In its most basic form, it consists of a long rope loop running over a series of wheels, powered by an engine at the upper end. Skiers grab hold of the rope and are pulled along while standing on their skis or snowboards. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ski tow"
A t-bar lift, also called t-bar, is a mechanised system for pulling skiers uphill. ...more on Wikipedia about "T-bar lift"
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