MOUNTAIN SAFETY

Be Park SMART!

START SMALL: Work your way up. Build your skills.

MAKE A PLAN: Every feature. Every time.

ALWAYS LOOK: Before you drop.

RESPECT: The features and other users.

TAKE IT EASY: Know your limits. Land on your feet.

Be familiar with the type of lift you are riding and what type of terrain it will bring you to. Ask for help if you need it.

Avoid distractions while waiting in the lift line: Do not use your smartphone.

Before loading, remove backpacks and secure loose items. Remove pole straps from wrists.

Before moving out to load the chair, make sure everyone in your group is ready.

Look over your shoulder to watch the chair approach.

Sit all the way in the chair, flush with the seat back.

If the lift has a restraint bar, wait until everyone is seated, and slowly reach up and lower the bar. Small children should not attempt to lower the bar. Adults and older kids should always help little kids lower the restraint bar.

Be aware of your surroundings while riding the lift. If you drop something, let it fall. You can always ask ski patrol or the lift attendant at the top for help retrieving the lost item.

As you approach the top terminal, prepare to raise the bar – but do not raise it too soon. Signs will help you know when to raise the bar.

• Helmets protect your head, but they don’t prevent all injuries, especially from high-speed impacts or collisions with obstacles. Always ski within your ability, stay alert, and follow safety guidelines. It’s important to understand that helmets are far less effective at higher rates of speed. Remember, a helmet is just one part of staying safe on the slopes.

There are three actions every skier and rider can take to help keep themselves and those around them safer on the slopes:

Be Ready

+Be ready to slow down and avoid objects or other people at any time. Ski and ride in such a way that you are always able to control yourself regardless of conditions and avoid others and objects you may encounter on the run, groomed or otherwise.

Stay Alert

+Stay alert to what’s going on around you, especially other skiers and riders. Being aware of those around you and changing conditions will help you have a fun and safe day on the hill.

Plan Ahead

+Ease up at blind spots, check uphill when merging onto trails, and give other skiers plenty of room when passing. Look out for spots on the run where traffic merges or you can’t see what’s coming next.