Alpine elevator (1-3)
I believe the answer is:
t-bar
'alpine elevator' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for t-bar that I've seen before include "Towing ski lift" , "Type of ski lift" , "Type of ski-lift" , "that provides lifts?" , "Type of towing lift for skiers" .)