National Safety Awareness Week kicked off at Vail this past Saturday, but there’s something fun and educational going on up there that ties into Vail Resorts’ enhanced slope safety campaign, Play It Safe. Play all Season. The new comprehensive campaign is aimed at addressing slope safety by communicating to guests how they can ski and snowboard more responsibly and still have a great time.
Vail, which has been recognized by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) for its safety efforts for more than a decade, also plans to continue highlighting the importance of always abiding by Your Responsibility Code on the slopes. Vail will host various events and activities throughout Safety Week to effectively promote and communicate the importance of slope safety to guests and employees.
“This season, the intent is to keep communications simple and straightforward for our guests and employees alike with daily activities and events that tie directly back to Vail Resorts safety campaign, Play It Safe. Play All Season,” said Bob Cox, manager of Vail’s Mountain Safety Team. “The new campaign has been implemented across all six Vail Resorts mountains and is something guests and employees should be aware of throughout National Safety Awareness Week and every day of the year.”
Also new last season, Vail Mountain created signs with Your Responsibility Code in Spanish, German and Portuguese to help communicate with international guests. Signs in other languages will be added.
You can join staff from Vail Mountain Safety, Vail Ski Patrol and Community Guest Service at the Vail Mountain Safety Tent in Lionshead daily from 9-11 a.m. to pick up safety giveaways, brush up on ski culture and history and get a photo taken with Pork Chop the Safety Pig or one of Vail’s avalanche rescue dogs, Henry, Mookie or Rocky. Guests can also participate in daily sweeps with Vail Ski Patrol by signing up at Patrol Headquarters, located at the top of the Mountaintop Express Lift (#4).
Here’s the schedule of Safety Awareness Week activities and events the rest of this week at Vail…
Tuesday, Jan. 17
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cat Nap: Check out one of Vail’s famous grooming cats while it sleeps at Mid-Vail.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Anatomy of Skiing with Howard Head: Join physical therapists from the Howard Head orthopedic clinic to discuss knee health and receive tips on keeping your body strong and healthy during ski season at the Look Ma level of Mid-Vail and The Marketplace at Eagle’s Nest.
Wednesday, Jan. 18
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Smart Style with the Vail Ski & Snowboard School: Join freestyle instructors from the Vail Ski & Snowboard School as they review the importance of the Smart Style Terrain Park Safety Initiative in the Golden Peak Terrain Park.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Helicopter Landing: View a Flight for Life helicopter at the top of the Avanti Express Lift (#2).
Thursday, Jan. 19
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Chaos Canyon Children’s Safety Scavenger Hunt: Join Vail Mountain Safety staff in Chaos Canyon for a family-friendly scavenger hunt. Little rippers must answer a series of safety relates questions before receiving a small prize at the conclusion of the hunt.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cat Nap
11 a.m., Adult ski tips with the Vail Ski Patrol. Meet at Henry’s Hut at the top of the Mountaintop Express Lift (#4).
Friday, Jan. 20
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Chaos Canyon Children’s Safety Scavenger Hunt
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Smart Style with the Vail Ski & Snowboard School
Other events and activities may be added throughout the week and all events are subject to change; please check with Vail Ski Patrol or Mountain Safety personnel about daily activities or call 970-754-4610 for more information.
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