Erik Loechell climbs out of the chair lift seat as John Dempster takes his photo during life evacuation refresher training Saturday. Both men are members of the Pajarito Mountain Ski Patrol. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Pajarito Mountain Ski Patroller Eric Martin is belayed to the ground Saturday during annual lift evacuation training. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Pajarito Mountain Ski Patroller Pearl Yeast is lowered to the ground during lift evacuation training Saturday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Pajarito Mountain Ski Patrollers Eric Martin, left, and Pearl Yeast in a lift chair Saturday as Martin prepares to evacuate. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Members of Pajarito Mountain Ski Patrol conduct lift evacuation training Saturday at the ski area. Photo by Maire O’Neill/loslamosreporter.com