Surface lift

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A surface lift is a mechanical system used to transport skiers and snowboarders uphill. As the name suggests, riders remain on the ground as they are pulled uphill. Types of surface lifts include the Poma lift, J-bar, T-bar, rope tow, and magic carpet.

Although these types of lifts were once prevalent, they have since been overtaken in popularity by higher capacity aerial lifts like chairlifts and the gondola lift. Today, surface lifts are most often found on beginner slopes and very small ski areas.