He kept his backpack on while in the chair, and the pack got caught as he tried to exit the chair..

I used to wear my fanny pack at my back, but it almost got caught once. I now wear it at my stomach.

A lesson to be learned by you backpack wearers.

http://www.summitdaily.com/explore-summit/recreation/skiing/man-hanging-unconscious-by-backpack-on-arapahoe-basin-chairlift-is-cut-down-by-friend-in-harrowing-rescue/?utm_source=presslaff&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=local-news-flash