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What do I do if I fall off on a school ski trip?

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If you are skiing with a school, there will be instructors there. One instructor typically goes first and one instructor goes last. If you fall off, the instructor will see that you've fallen off and he will get off the lift and ski back down the mountain with you. There's no way to fall off of a chairlift, except when you are getting on/off, but if you're really worried about that, tell your ski instructor and he/she will help you. They might even tell the person operating the lift to slow it down for you. Don't worry, people understand that you might be nervous and they will help you.

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How do I get over the fear of falling off during unloading?

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Be confident. Take a couple minutes to prepare before getting onto a lift. Go with a trusted friend or family member who has skied before. Remember to read all the signs on the way up, and follow all directions stated above.

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What if I cannot reach the bar?

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Ask someone sitting next to you to bring down the restraining bar. If you are alone, ask the operator to stop your lift and ask them to put it down for you.

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If I want to ask the operator something like slow it down, or stop, how do I do that?

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You can ask them at the bottom and you can put your thumb down to slow down when getting to the top.

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How do I not fall off if the chairlift does not have a safety bar?

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The safety bar helps protect you if you drop something, etc. If you are sitting properly, you're not likely to fall off.

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