"Industry NewsWhile restraint bars are standard equipment on chairlifts in most ski countries, new data shared this week highlights how unevenly they are adopted across the United States. According to figures published by on X, roughly 77 percent of chairlifts used for skiing nationwide are equipped with restraint bars, leaving nearly one in four lifts operating without them. The breakdown by region reveals significant disparities."
"In a public X post shared by Lift Blog, the chairlift data resource shared that: Nationally 77 percent of chairlifts used for skiing have restraint bars. It varies widely by region: Pacific Northwest: 80/136 = 59% Pacific Southwest: 170/235 = 72% Rocky Mountain: 474/608 = 78% Midwest: 158/340 = 46% Northeast: 437/437 = 100% Southeast: 175/177 = 99% In most countries the number is 100 percent. Canada is 99.8%."
Approximately 77 percent of chairlifts used for skiing nationwide are equipped with restraint bars, leaving nearly one in four lifts without them. Adoption varies sharply by region: Northeast 437/437 (100%) and Southeast 175/177 (99%) have near-universal coverage, while the Midwest shows the lowest rate at 158/340 (46%). Rocky Mountain region reports 474 of 608 lifts (78%), Pacific Southwest 170 of 235 (72%), and Pacific Northwest 80 of 136 (59%). Most countries report 100 percent adoption and Canada measures 99.8 percent. Vermont is the only U.S. state with a law requiring lowering the restraint bar. Restraint bars reduce the risk of falls from chairlifts.
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