A surface lift is a means of cable transport for snow sports in which skiers and snowboarders remain on the ground as they are pulled uphill. Once prevalent, they have been overtaken in popularity by higher-capacity aerial lifts like chairlifts and the gondola lift.Today, surface lifts are most often found on beginner slopes, very small ski areas, and peripheral slopes. The last drag lift on the way back to Morzine from Avoriaz. Shot on my Drift Ghost S, attached to Jen's head.