Prior to entering the loading area of the ski lift move to the center lane. Push to the lift load line then stand up allowing the ski bike seat to rise. Remain standing over the rear portion of the ski bike seat with both hands on the handlebars. Look back, as the chair lift bench advances underneath the ski bike, keep one hand holding the handle bar firmly and place the other hand over the back of the chair lift. When the chair lift bench is completely under the bike sit down and continue to hold the handlebar securely with one hand and keep the other arm over the back of the chair lift.
After sitting down the tail of the ski will press against the snow and you will feel a downward pull on the handle bars. Continue to hold the handle bar securely with one hand. When the chair lift moves off of the loading ramp the tail of the ski will release and the bike will tilt back. Keep your arm over the back of the chair lift and use the other arm to pull down the safety bar. If a retention strap is required by the ski area attach the leash to the safety bar.
In order for the safety bar to move down without hitting the handle bars the bike must be centered between the foot rest arms. On a 4 person chair the ideal spot is the exact center of the chairlift. On a 6 person chair the correct loading position is between the middle and outer footrest arms. When loading a 4 person chairlift only 2 other skiers should load the same chair. A 6 person chair should be limited to 4 other skiers.