Going against the majority here and will take the ski lift all the way (assuming one is actually 'stuck' and unable to escape). Its just so much nicer than being stuck in a tiny metal box :)

Also if taking it to a 'worst case' scenario, 95% of the ski lifts I have been on are easily survivable (only so far from ground), especially on powder days. But if an elevator drops your chance of survival are damn slim if non-existent.