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A Vermont lifty proposed a rule change to the Vermont Passenger Tramway Board that would require two liftys at each load point of a lift. | Photo: Liam Abbott<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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After tirelessly bumping chairs during a long, record-setting season marked by deep snow totals and at times arctic temperatures, Vermont is trying to return the favor and help its liftys out.<\/strong> Current regulations only require one lift attendant or operator to be present at each loading and unloading area, to slow or stop the lift if something happens, and to help guests get on the chairlift properly. On fixed-grip chairlifts, this means giving the chair a little swing, or bump, as it comes around the bullwheel, hence the term bumping chairs. If you\u2019ve ever gotten on a fixed-grip chairlift running full speed without a bump, then you can appreciate just how important liftys are for a nice day of skiing.<\/p>\n