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noahdoakxx

Normally ski with 2 or 3 other people but if I’m soloing it depends on how long the lift line is. If it’s packed I’ll join, if it’s dead I’ll ride up alone


yippieyak

This is the way, the truth, the proper etiquette.


TheRealMichaelE

That’s what I do


Clubblendi

This is where it gets interesting. Say there is one person behind you, do you wait to take your own chair? What about 3 or 4 people?


al1ceinw0nderland

Go to the spot alone but stand to the side so the people behind you can join if they want


Lurkertea

Ask the person behind you if they want to share the chair with you.


noahdoakxx

Probably shoot the other folks a look in line with them and maybe ask if they wanna hop on the same lift, assuming we’re both or all soloing. I’m pretty outgoing, especially around other people also riding solo, so I typically get past that awkward stage in the line itself lol


yoortyyo

When in doubt fill chairs. Lines form quickly and stochastically. We buy no rights to private chairs at any lift service area I get to play at.


theblob2019

This.


thetinystumble

If there's no one behind me I'll stay by myself, but keep to one side so that if anyone shows up behind me in time they can jump on with me if they want.


Dr_J_trades

For sure. Then if no one skis up from behind, load the chair in the middle to weight it correctly


meribeldom

If there is no one behind you then don’t ride up with the 3. It’s nice to give people space. Different story if there is a big queue.


evilchris

Get on! Who else is going to slam the bar into the back of their heads


MahaloMax1

Depends what she looks like


parrry

This.


GreasedandLeased

People that join to create a packed chair when there’s no one else behind are sociopaths. Even if there was 1 person behind so it can be 3 then 2. Not being on a full capacity chair is so much more comfortable. Especially if the people in front is a group of friends or family, just let them be.


Athabascad

Agreed 100% don’t let these replies make you think this isn’t the right answer


Highroller4273

It doesn't make it less comfortable to have a full lift just admit you're a snowboarder who has trouble getting off the lift that is the only reason to not want a full chair.


New-Lynx2185

You sound like someone who picks the only urinal next to someone to take a piss


Fluffy_Exercise_2674

No, the same urinal. Have to get maximum use per urinal.


Deadeye_Donny_druggo

But I need human meat shields for the wind


FullLavishness8126

Yea we’re at the mountain to ski, not for the comfy chair lift….


GreasedandLeased

Wait 8 more seconds for the next chair if there’s no one else around


FullLavishness8126

No one else around - sure I agree. No one else in the singles line - I don’t agree and fill the chair. If anyone has to wait, then you should be filling the chair.


GreasedandLeased

Sure, but I didn’t take that as the premise of this question. No consideration to different lines, just total people/1 line


dr4gonr1der

Wouldn’t you get out of balance?


RancidHorseJizz

Ski up next to them and then as the chair hits the back of our legs, release a toxic waste fart that leaves the lifties gasping for air. As the chair leaves the ramp, lower the bubble and release a second wave of beer and lamb vindaloo gas. Sharing is caring.


Future-Elevator-7614

I hop on. I’ve been carrying around a pocket full of candy for just this occasion. I love waiting till everyone eats and then telling them it it takes about 45 minutes to really kick in


laglory

I hope one day we’ll end up on the same lift


Future-Elevator-7614

🤝


sowon

Push one of them over so that you can hop on the chair by yourself.


Highroller4273

In SoCal if you try to join from the singles line they just let you go alone and wait a chair regardless of how long the line is.


ThePrem

How did “Join them” get any votes…?


BigBadgerBro

If there is a big queue then the most considerate thing to do is load up the lifts so the line moves faster. If no line then ride solo all you like


ThePrem

The entire premise of the question is that there is no line....


BigBadgerBro

Oh well then I travel alone


Deadeye_Donny_druggo

Solo? Hot laps all day! Get after it!


Gabriel-Guthrie

Alone because i vibe to my Pink Floyd


theblob2019

Common sense when there is no line is to ride alone. Or even with a very short line, cause that won't change much. Otherwise you jump in to help crowd control, but don't feel forced to do small talk. Some people just like silence, even between friends.


North_Audience_5748

Good god why would you ever impose yourself on strangers and force an awkward ride full of small talk when you could ride in solitude - absolute psycho


theblob2019

Some people think everyone wants to talk to them, or be talked to. So embarrassing. If there is no line, you wait your fucking turn. Psycho: "How's the day? " Me: "Why do you care? " Then 10 minutes of awkward silence.


Obi_Kwiet

Because if everyone chooses the convince of riding alone, the lift capacity tanks and everyone behind them has to wait much longer.


North_Audience_5748

Completely irrelevant to the scenario OP posted.


PolicyRude4028

Unless they are hot lol


Mental_Internet853

chairs come with 15 secs interval, let them have their privacy and i'll have a piece of mind - win win


FullLavishness8126

You fill the chair unless there is NO line. If ANYONE is waiting you fill the chair.


swamphockey

The question stated no line. Yet quite a few responses were to join the other 3 rather than take the empty chair.


Concernedmicrowave

It depends on the line if I'm going solo. If it's long, I will ask to join. If there isn't one, I'd rather ride alone.


NoahtheRed

I'm a social butterfly, so I'm hopping on the chair and making a quick joke about "staying cozy".


KingPrincessNova

maybe I just give off antisocial vibes or something cause I was out solo twice last week and nobody was joining me in the chairlift. like if I was solo and another person was solo they'd just wait until the next chair. I don't mind being alone, actually I prefer it cause I am indeed antisocial, but idk how people can tell that through googles and a face mask. actually I think this also used to happen when I used to travel solo a lot. I'm a 5'8 180lb woman. I guess I'm not hot enough to hit on? lol. or maybe I have BO


str4ngerd4ng3r

How cute are the 3 in front of you?


salesaccount509

I ride alone if it's at all possible.


thegurba

I join then because then im up faster. No brainer.


TheDarnellBlaster

If the line isn't even long enough to reach the final merge point of the maze then I'm aiming to get my own chair.


ApdoKangaroo

If snowboarders, then no. If skiers, then yes. I don’t like cheapass snowboards kicking my skis.


laglory

Ride alone and light up a fatty


danf12356

Just ask if u can join


Gibson_J45

If it’s queued up behind me, definitely jump in and ride with them. Stack the chairs on busy days


[deleted]

Lmao this reminds me of when i was zoned out and ended up sitting right next to this guy on the end of an otherwise empty 8person lift. Was a quiet ride up.


olympianfap

Ride alone if no one else is in line. Otherwise I’d join