Safety Month 2022: Keeping Kids Safe
Keeping Kids Safe: The Code, Kids on Lifts & Lids on Kids
Even adventure-loving parents want to help their kids stay safe as they explore. But where to start? We have some handy tips to help teach your kids to be safer on the slopes, for their benefit and for those around them!
The first thing we can ALL do to ensure a safer experience on the slopes is to read and understand Your Responsibility Code.
Your Responsibility Code
These are the seven safety pillars at Brundage and every ski area. These are the ‘rules of the road’ on the slopes, and something you should make sure you AND your riding buddies understand, for everyone’s benefit!
Chairlift Safety
In addition to Your Responsibility Code, the Brundage Ski + Ride School teaches lift safety to every student, and while they put this video together specifically for kids, the safety tips apply to riders of all ages and sizes.
Lids on Kids
Helmets are an important piece of the safety puzzle. Here are some guidelines and stats about helmets from the National Ski Areas Association.
• Skiing or boarding responsibly is your first priority. Helmets are a second line of defense. Be able to stop or avoid other people or objects and follow “Your Responsibility Code”
• Helmets can reduce head injuries by 30-50%, and may be the difference between a major and minor injury.
• Helmets do have limitations. Helmets provide the most protection at slower speeds – but most of us ski and snowboard faster. Check your speed.
• Helmets should not give you a false sense of security and do not allow you to take more risks. Wear a helmet, but more importantly, ski or snowboard as if you are not wearing one.
• For kids, parents should ensure that the helmet is properly fitted and the chin strap fastened.
How do you make sure your child’s helmet fits properly? Here are some good guidelines from our friends at Burton.
