The "Impossible" Ski Lift That's Been Running For 41 Years

Ski lifts go up and down only, right? The impossible ski lift in Hohstock, Belalp, in the Swiss Alps challenges any preconceived ideas you may have had about the directionality of chairs on the mountain. Belalp is a village and ski resort in the Swiss canton of Valais, a popular climbing area in addition to skiing. The view from Hohstock is spectacular: you can see many other mountains in the Alps, including the Matterhorn, Dom, and Weisshorn. Perhaps coolest of all, Hoh