Its that time of year when ski areas are prepping for the season with mock chairlift rescues like the ones performed over the weekend at Great Divide up in Montana. Sometimes volunteers can get vouchers for lift tickets or other types of perks (you can inquire at your local hill).

If you’re wondering why patrol practices these maneuvers just watch this video of an evac fail at Beech Mountain in North Carolina:

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....