The problem with Engelberg is that many of the users of the lifts are not actually skiers. They are tourists from China and Indonesia who ride the express out of town to take pictures at the top of the mountain. Obviously, Engelberg caters to these tourists at the expense of skiers. The consequence is that you often have to wait over 60-90 minutes at the base to get-up the mountain. And, it is not a pleasant wait as the lift facilities are not designed to support such long waits. At the end of the day, it is extremely frustrating for skiers. Engelberg is a lovely resort. But, the lift tickets are extremely over-priced. And, no resort is worth the wait that is required at the base. For that reason, I would not recommend this mountain. Even locals go elsewhere.