“I turn some old skis, a stool and an electric motor into a homemade motorized fan ski chairlift that allows the user to cruse along flat ground as if it were downhill.”

Sketchy as all hell with that uncaged prop just hanging out there waiting to grab hold of a loose bit of clothing and chew up whatevers attached but it worked. Steering is an afterthought but it has a fair bit of git up and go. Cheers to all the garage tinkerers out there….keep creating!

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....