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'''Chairlifts''', sometimes known as '''Ski Lifts''', are hanging, rail-based platforms found in mountainous regions. In the extended ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise, they are almost exclusively used to cross bottomless [[pit]]s. Similar objects are the [[Gonzola]] and Cable Car.
'''Chairlifts''', sometimes known as '''Ski Lifts''', appear in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] as vehicles that characters use to cross bottomless [[pit]]s. Similar objects are the [[Gonzola]] and Cable Car.


==History==
==History==
===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''====
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''====
[[File:RidetheSkiLiftsSMW2.png|thumb]]
[[File:RidetheSkiLiftsSMW2.png|thumb|A Ski Lift in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'']]
In ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', Ski Lifts are the titular focus of the stage [[Ride the Ski Lifts]]. They usually move back and forth along their rails, though sometimes instead they move in one direction and fall off when they reach the end. In many cases, they are already ridden in by [[Dr. Freezegood]]s which must be removed or avoided.
Ski Lifts in the [[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' series]] usually move back and forth along their rails, though sometimes instead they move in one direction and fall off when they reach the end. In many cases, they are already ridden in by [[Dr. Freezegood]]s which must be removed or avoided. Ski Lifts in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' are the titular focus of the stage [[Ride the Ski Lifts]], and Ski Lifts appear also in ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', with the same role as in the predecessor.
 
====''Yoshi's New Island''====
In ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', Ski Lifts appear in [[Ski Lift Leap]] with the same role as in the predecessor.


===''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''===
===''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''===
[[File:SM64 CCM Bob-omb Buddy.png|thumb|left]]
[[File:SM64 CCM Bob-omb Buddy.png|thumb|left|Mario on a chairlift in ''Super Mario 64'']]
In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', a single chairlift (referred to as a '''gondola''')<ref>Scott Pelland and Dan Owsen. ''The Super Mario 64 Player's Guide''. Redmond: [[Nintendo|Nintendo of America]], 1996. Page 37.</ref> appears near the bottom of the explorable portion of [[Cool, Cool Mountain]]. It is on a diagonal rail stretching from near the [[Mother Penguin]] at the bottom up to near where the head portion of the [[Headless Snowman]] is. In the middle of its range is a small floating island with a [[Bob-omb Buddy]], as well as a [[Star Switch]] in the remake. The chairlift always starts at the bottom, moving only once [[Mario]], [[Yoshi]], [[Luigi]], or [[Wario]] lands on it and stopping again after it returns to the bottom if he has left it.
In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', a single chairlift (referred to as a '''gondola''')<ref>{{cite|author=Scott Pelland and Dan Owsen|date=1996|title=''The Super Mario 64 Player's Guide''|location=Redmond|publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of America]]|date=1996|language=en-us|page=37}}</ref> appears near the bottom of the explorable portion of [[Cool, Cool Mountain]]. It is on a diagonal rail stretching from near the [[Mother Penguin]] at the bottom up to near where the head portion of the [[Headless Snowman]] is. In the middle of its range is a small floating island with a [[Bob-omb Buddy]], as well as a [[Star Switch]] in the remake. The chairlift always starts at the bottom, moving only once [[Mario]], [[Yoshi]], [[Luigi]], or [[Wario]] lands on it and stopping again after it returns to the bottom if he has left it.


===''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''===
===''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''===
[[File:DKC3 chairlift.png|frame]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and its [[Game Boy Advance]] [[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]], two sets of chairlifts appear on the map of [[Razor Ridge]], each being run by a twin member of the [[Brothers Bear]]. [[Benny's Chairlift]]s are needed to complete the world, though [[Björn's Chairlift]]s are only needed to reach a [[secret cave]]. The latter set starts out broken and requires the [[No.6 wrench]] to return it to normal operation.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and its [[Game Boy Advance]] [[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]], two sets of chairlifts appear on the map of [[Razor Ridge]], each being run by a twin member of the [[Brothers Bear]]. [[Benny's Chairlift]]s are needed to complete the world, though [[Björn's Chairlift]]s are only needed to reach a [[secret cave]]. The latter set starts out broken and requires the [[No.6 wrench]] to return it to normal operation.
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===''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''===
===''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''===
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SM64 Asset Model Chairlift.png|''[[Super Mario 64]]''
SM64 Asset Model Chairlift.png|''[[Super Mario 64]]''
Razor Ridge.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
Razor Ridge.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
DKC3 chairlift.png|''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''
DKC3GBA Chairlift.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]])
DKC3GBA Chairlift.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]])
Ski Lift Leap.png|''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''
Ski Lift Leap.png|''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''

Revision as of 18:43, June 24, 2024

Ski Lift
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A set of chairlifts in Paper Mario: Sticker Star
First appearance Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1996)
Latest appearance Yoshi's New Island (2014)

Chairlifts, sometimes known as Ski Lifts, appear in the Super Mario franchise as vehicles that characters use to cross bottomless pits. Similar objects are the Gonzola and Cable Car.

History

Yoshi's Island series

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

Pink Yoshi throwing an egg at a Dr. Freezegood in the level Ride The Ski Lifts.
A Ski Lift in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

Ski Lifts in the Yoshi's Island series usually move back and forth along their rails, though sometimes instead they move in one direction and fall off when they reach the end. In many cases, they are already ridden in by Dr. Freezegoods which must be removed or avoided. Ski Lifts in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island are the titular focus of the stage Ride the Ski Lifts, and Ski Lifts appear also in Yoshi's New Island, with the same role as in the predecessor.

Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS

Cool, Cool Mountain Bob-omb Buddy
Mario on a chairlift in Super Mario 64

In Super Mario 64 and Super Mario 64 DS, a single chairlift (referred to as a gondola)[1] appears near the bottom of the explorable portion of Cool, Cool Mountain. It is on a diagonal rail stretching from near the Mother Penguin at the bottom up to near where the head portion of the Headless Snowman is. In the middle of its range is a small floating island with a Bob-omb Buddy, as well as a Star Switch in the remake. The chairlift always starts at the bottom, moving only once Mario, Yoshi, Luigi, or Wario lands on it and stopping again after it returns to the bottom if he has left it.

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and its Game Boy Advance remake, two sets of chairlifts appear on the map of Razor Ridge, each being run by a twin member of the Brothers Bear. Benny's Chairlifts are needed to complete the world, though Björn's Chairlifts are only needed to reach a secret cave. The latter set starts out broken and requires the No.6 wrench to return it to normal operation.

Paper Mario: Sticker Star

In Paper Mario: Sticker Star, a lengthy set of chairlifts make up Whiteout Valley. They were run by the forebear of The Enigmansion before his passing, and are rendered operational again when Mario uses the Paperize ability on the forebear's portrait, bringing it to life. While riding it, Mario can swing back and forth to collect coins and avoid the Fuzzies that drop from the rails. Luigi can be seen riding one in the background at one point, and can be plucked out via Paperization.

Gallery

References

  1. ^ Scott Pelland and Dan Owsen (1996). The Super Mario 64 Player's Guide. Redmond: Nintendo of America (American English). Page 37.