Crazy Fans and Crazier Crowd Views From the Chair Lift in Hunter, NY

Did ya think it would be crazy up here? Well, you were right if you did!

I rode this chairlift the summer that I turned 10-years-old with my cousins, Pam, also 10, Frankie, 7 and my dad. As the ride lifted us into the air, my cousins and I cried while my dad tried to reassure us that we were going to be fine. The second that our feet touched the ground again, my dad confessed how terrified he was and swore he would never go on the chairlift again.

So, here I was, many years later, with that day burned into my memory, and our Digital Managing Editor, Joey, said to me, "Linda, why don't you take a ride on the chairlift and blog about the experience? The listeners will love it." Really? Do you see how high up that is? Did I tell you about my PTSD from that day all those years ago?

OK, fine, I'll do it. I approached the lift, and was told by the chair attendant, "Do what you want, but if I were you I would take off your flip-flops and hold them because once they're gone, they're gone!" Well, that was reassuring. The chair approached and I was in the air.

I have to tell you, it was not as terrifying as I remember. The music from the band Outshyne was resounding through the valley, and I was up in the air taking in this amazing view. What an incredible experience. I am super glad that I faced my fear. Take a look: