Sentences with phrase «foot on a ski lift»

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How well the state of California has succeeded in preparing for her guests can be best summarized by statistics: 45 miles of cross-country runs, 14 miles of downhill trail and, of course, the great jump, 1,300 feet from top to bottom, are all ready and now being tested by advance contingents of skiers; three ski lifts have been constructed at a cost of $ 600,000; $ 50,000 has been spent to secure Squaw against the chance of avalanche; communications on the downhill courses require 80 miles of telephone wire; blasting the trails smooth took two tons of dynamite; 12 miles of construction road were built; it took 50 men and $ 250,000 to build the ski jump.

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts was also planning on gaining a strong foot hold in the Australian tourism market and was working with Tourism New Zealand and Destination Great Lake Taupo to ensure the upcoming ski season - and many more to come — brought in crowds who were offered an experience to remember.

I'm okay if I am in something enclosed (with the exception of all glass) but if I am standing near a railing or sitting on a ski lift or ferris wheel with my feet dangling, forgetaboutit.