Blue Mountain plans Safety Week events
Blue Mountain Resort is kicking off January by promoting safety on the slopes, and will be highlighting aspects of the skier’s safety responsibility code through promotions and interactions with its ski patrol.
From Jan. 6-12, and Jan. 17-19, guests can participate in the following Safety Week programs:
• Chair Lift Simulator: Practice safe chair lift loading, riding and unloading on a moving safety chair simulator.
• Bars for Bars: To promote keeping the safety bar down while riding the lift, ski patrol will be handing out candy bars to guests spotted riding their chair lifts safely.
• Scavenger Hunt: School groups are encouraged to participate in the mountainwide scavenger hunt. Anyone who completes the scavenger hunt by collecting hole punches from ski patrol will receive a free lift ticket.
• Safety Video Contest: Guests can create and submit a safety video highlighting a safety aspect of the skier’s responsibility code. The winner of the contest will be selected on Blue Mountain’s Facebook page. Winners will receive a free lift ticket and $25 gift card.
• Retail Discounts: Shoppers will receive 10% off protective gear in the True Blue Mountain Sports Shop.
The push of Safety Week is to create awareness that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. This week of safety activities and education is part of Blue Mountain’s participation in the National Ski Area Associations efforts to educate skiers and snowboarders about being safe on the slopes.
