Scott and SadieA lot of malls, hotels, and airports have escalators so you don’t need to bother with the stairs. And now, China is taking the same approach when it comes to MOUNTAIN CLIMBING.
Several mountains in China are having escalators added to their side, so people with mobility issues . . . older folks . . . and LAZY people can get to the top to see the view, without having to hike up them.
It’s like having a gondola-style lift, but it’s a literal escalator. Which makes some sense . . . a gondola would just shoot straight up to the top, while escalators allow for multiple places to stop along the way.
The local reaction has been mixed. Some say it’s great that these experiences are more accessible . . . but others say it takes “the fun out of hiking up the mountains.” (Although, we assume that’s still possible, just like how there’s nothing stopping you from taking the stairs.)
Naturally, these escalators are very expensive for mountain resorts to install . . . and they’re also not for the faint of heart. If the escalator at Macy’s is intimidating, you should probably pass on this.
Also: This is a relatively new thing right now. It’s unclear what happens when these outdoor escalators break down, especially if they stop working mid-day.
Here’s some footage from a new one that’s supposed to open in May.
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