A mechanical breakdown caused more than 170 skiers to be rescued from a chairlift at Mt Hutt today. The ski field's Summit 6 chairlift broke down about 11.45am, with staff using ropes to help abseil skiers to the ground. The lift evacuation, the first at Mt Hutt in more than two decades, took about two hours. Ski area manager James McKenzie said staff focused on getting children and elderly people off the lifts first. He says it was a textbook rescue, with no medical events or injuries and skiers were offered hot chocolate once rescued. Staff were "still looking into" what caused the breakdown, including whether the windy conditions were a factor. He says it’s too early to say if the lift would be open on Monday. Mr McKenzie said skiers inconvenienced from the incident would be offered a refund.Dozens rescued from Rabbit Hill Ski Resort chair lift Julia Parrish, Web Reporter, CTV Edmonton Officials at Edmonton’s Rabbit Hill Ski Resort said dozens of people were rescued from the chair lift Friday afternoon, after a mechanical issue stopped the lift.
According to officials, the chair lift stopped at about 2 p.m., leaving about 34 people stuck – CTV News has learned two systems are used for their chair lifts, including a backup, and both failed. “We had an electrical problem, and then a mechanical problem on top of it,” Rabbit Hill Ski Resort GM Jim Sutherland told CTV News. “Normally, the second mechanical drive would’ve got it all. “[It] would’ve unloaded the lift and it would’ve been up and going sooner.” By about 4 p.m., rescue crews had used ropes and harnesses to rescue people from the lift. No injuries were reported in connection to the incident. Later Friday afternoon, officials said the ski hill was open, and officials hoped the chair lift would be back in working order by later in the evening.General Use of Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices in pedestrian areas of the resort:Mt. Bachelor staff may ask a person using an Other Power-Driven Mobility Device to provide a credible assurance that the mobility device is required because of the person’s disability.
Mt. Bachelor accepts the presentation of a valid, state-issued disability parking placard or card, or other state-issued proof of disability, as credible assurance that the use of the Other Power-Driven Mobility Device is for the individual’s mobility disability. In the absence of such documents, Mt. Bachelor shall allow the use of an Other Power-Driven Mobility Device if the individual states that the device is being used for a mobility disability. Any evidence to the contrary may be evaluated and acted upon by Mt. Bachelor staff.Use of Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices for Use On-Mountain During Winter Season:Consistent with Mt. Bachelor’s policy of “no motorized vehicles,” which restricts the use of any motorized vehicles by members of the public within its US Forest Service Special Use Permit area, the use of any power-driven devices or vehicles (including Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices used by individuals with mobility disabilities), would conflict with Mt. Bachelor’s safety requirements necessary for the reasonably safe operation of our on-slope activities.
These safety concerns include the use of devices on the slopes that expose the user and skiers/snowboarders to a safety hazard and/or access into closed areas that pose avalanche and other hazards. These safety concerns are compounded by our facility’s large volume of trail use. These safety requirements are based on actual risks and are not intended to be discriminatory in any way.Use of Other Power-driven Mobility Devices for Use On-Mountain During Summer Season:Consistent with Mt. Bachelor’s policy of “no motorized vehicles,” which restricts the use of any motorized vehicles by members of the public within its US Forest Service Special Use Permit area, the use of any power driven devices or vehicles by the public (including Other Power-driven Mobility Devices used by individuals with mobility disabilities), creates a substantial risk of serious harm to the user and others, as well as the immediate environment and natural resources, and therefore are not permitted. This policy is in place to address the safety of the public and our employees and addresses the need to maintain soil integrity, erosion and vegetative concerns.
Use of Mobility Devices in Pedestrian Areas:Mt. Bachelor allows individuals with mobility disabilities to use wheelchairs and manually-powered mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, braces, or other similar devices designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities, in areas open to pedestrian use.Use of Adaptive Devices:Mt. Bachelor allows the use of adaptive devices or other manually-powered mobility aids designed and manufactured primarily for use by individuals who have disabilities, including, without limitation, mono skis, bi skis, outriggers and sit-skis. Oregon Adaptive Sports can assist guests wishing to enjoy winter sports on Mt. Bachelor through the use of adaptive equipment. Oregon Adaptive Sports can be reached at 541-306-4774.On-Mountain use of Service Animals During Winter Season:Mt. Bachelor’s policy states that no animals shall be allowed on ski terrain or ski lifts during the winter season, unless specifically trained, or is in the process of being trained, for avalanche search and rescue work and is under the direct control of Professional Ski Patrol staff.
The use of service animals on ski lifts and ski terrain conflicts with Mt. Bachelor’s safety requirements necessary for the reasonably safe operation of our on-slope activities. These safety concerns include the use of service animals on the slopes that expose the user and other skiers/snowboarders to a safety hazard. These safety concerns are compounded by our facility’s high volume of trail use. On-Mountain use of Service Animals During Summer Season:Mt. Bachelor supports the use of trained service dogs during the summer operating season. All service dogs must meet current ADA guidelines to include, but not be limited to: remaining under the direct control of the user at all times; and be trained and utilized for a specific disability approved by ADA regulations. The use of service dogs on mountain biking trails conflict with Mt. Bachelor’s safety requirements necessary for the reasonably safe operation of our on-slope activities. These safety concerns include the use of service dogs that expose the user, mountain bikers and other rolling vehicles, to a safety hazard.
Service dogs are approved for use on trails associated with approved hiking designation. Persons using service dogs shall obey all other permanent or temporary closures of terrain, trails, roads, or other areas within Mt. Bachelor’s Special Use Permit Area. Pedestrian Area use of Service Animals During Summer and Winter Seasons:Mt. Bachelor supports the use of trained service dogs during the summer and winter operating seasons. and be trained and utilized for a specific disability approved by ADA regulations.Use of Miniature Horses as Service Animals:Mt. Bachelor has determined that due to the nature of the pedestrian areas, the buildings, the lifts, the terrain and the safety of other users, it cannot accommodate the use of miniature horses anywhere within the Special Use Permit area. Specific questions or concerns regarding Mt. Bachelor’s policies on the use of Service Animals and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices should be directed to:Gay Fletcher, Executive AssistantEmail Gay FletcherSmoking and Tobacco Use Policy:Mt. Bachelor is committed to making our resort a healthier place to play, work and enjoy the natural environment.
Effective November 15, 2015, Mt. Bachelor permits smoking and tobacco use only in designated smoking areas (DSAs) located across the resort. For the purposes of this policy, "smoking" and "tobacco use" are defined to include: cigarettes, cigars, pipes and any other smoking product or device; dip, chew, snuff, snus and any other smokeless tobacco product; and nicotine or vapor delivery devices, such as e-cigarettes.Recreational Marijuana:Please be aware that your right to possess and use marijuana, in any form, in Oregon does not apply when you are on federal land. All facilities at Mt. Bachelor, including the parking lots, are 100% located on the Deschutes National Forest. The use, transport and possession of marijuana is illegal on national forests and other federal lands.The U.S. Forest Service will continue to investigate and enforce federal law regarding the use, transport and possession of marijuana at Mt. Bachelor and within the Deschutes National Forest. As a result, please use common sense when you visit.
A federal citation for possession, transport or use of marijuana is very expensive and requires an appearance in U.S. District Court in Eugene. Mt. Bachelor has an off-leash dog area adjacent to the resort's West Village parking area. The Dog Park at Mt. Bachelor is a safe, maintained and specific area where dog owners can take their pets while visiting Mt. Bachelor, as opposed to running free in the lots creating a safety and sanitary issue from dog owners not cleaning up after their pets. The Dog Park has a groomed "snow-play" area, dog waste bags and garbage cans to better manage and confine dogs visiting Mt. Bachelor.The Dog Park is located at the far west end of the West Village parking area. It is the ONLY OFF-LEASH AREA of the resort.Rules and Policies for Dogs at Mt. Bachelor During Winter Season:Dogs are allowed on the Pine Marten chair lift during the summer months, as long as they are fitted with an owner-provided full body harness capable of safely supporting the animal’s weight in the event a lift evacuation is required.