Park Etiquette

When hitting the terrain park, safety and respect for fellow riders are key to ensuring everyone has a great time!

Park Etiquette

• • Trail ratings do not apply to terrain features.

• • You are the sole judge of your ability. Know your limitations and ride within them.

• • Terrain feature shapes and surfaces change with the weather and use. Use spotters when landing area is not visible. -Do not stop on landing areas.

• • Use of terrain features can be dangerous. The rider assumes all risks of injury or death.

• • Inverted aerial maneuvers are not recommended

Freestyle Terrain Safety

• Freestyle Terrain contains man-made and natural terrain variations.
• Freestyle Terrain changes constantly due to weather and use.
• Inspect Freestyle Terrain before using and throughout the day.
• In jumping and using this terrain, there are risks of serious injury.
• Be courteous and respect others.
• One user on a terrain feature at a time.
• Never jump blindly – use a spotter when necessary. Look before you leap.
• Use the features responsibly: control your body on the ground and in the air.
• Always clear the landing area quickly.
• Always ride or ski in control and within your ability.
• Aerial somersaulting maneuvers are not recommended.
• Please do not sit or stand on the features.
• Please do not block the paths to the features.

Know the Code

1.  Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
2.  People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
3.  Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
4.  Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
5.  You must prevent runaway equipment.
6.  Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
7.  Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
8.  You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
9.  Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
10.  If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area  employee.

Officially endorsed by: National Ski Areas Association