Most people think of gondolas as the long, narrow boats that are used for transportation in Venice, Italy. However, gondolas can also refer to a type of ski lift that is used in many resorts around the world.
The gondola stick is the pole that is attached to the gondola and is used by the operator to control the speed and direction of the lift. The sticks are typically made out of aluminum or steel and have a handle on one end that can be used to control the lift.