90 years of flirting adventures at the "Sie-und-Er-Lift" in Davos

Published : 24. December 2024

90% ascent, 10% descent: This is what a typical beginner's lesson on the ski slope looked like until 1934. But then the world's first T-bar lift went into operation at Bolgen in Davos - and made the arduous ascent easier for skiers.

The 270-meter-long lift on the Bolgen slope of the Jakobshorn in Davos was an instant success. It recorded 70,000 tow rides in its first season. In its second winter, Davos ski instructor Jack Ettinger had the simple but groundbreaking idea of replacing the J-bar with a T-shaped double bar. This so-called "anchor" not only doubled the capacity of the lift, but also added a romantic factor. No wonder: for years, the anchor lift was advertised as a "he-and-her lift."

Nostalgics still love it today
Even today, older people rave about the flirting opportunities and the many nice encounters on the double bar. Ski instructors also praise the T-bar. For good reason: it increases the time actually spent on the skis and promotes coordination. At the same time, however, it also trains the ability to deal with conflict: whether it's children or experienced married couples, there can be lively discussions during the ride about the correct position of the bar, the feet or the question of who is pushing whom to the edge of the track. At least until the redeeming mountain station.

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