“You’ve got to be quick getting on,” she explains as she grabs the pole for a person in front of you. “Hold on tight to the pole and keep your skis straight up the mountain — and if you come off, don’t try to get back on; just ski back down here and try again.”
You nod, committing it to memory.
You watch the next person get on carefully, then it’s your turn.
There’s a slight slope, letting you gain a little bit of speed. The lady holds the poma out for you as you get on, then there’s a tug as it’s suddenly pulling you. Your wet nappy squishing, you hold on tight while trying to keep your skis straight and suddenly you’re going up.