New Programs Highlight National Safety Week Awareness at Beaver Creek
BEAVER CREEK, colorado — A new Safety in Motion mobile safety station will encourage Beaver Creek guests to ski and ride responsibly each day throughout the Winter 05-06 season. The Safety in Motion station will engage guests at various locations on the mountain and will debut this Saturday as part of the resort’s celebration of National Safety Awareness Week, Jan. 14-20, 2006. Safe skiers and riders will be identified and rewarded during the resort’s new Safety Pays reverse-sting operation.
“We’re excited to share fun and educational safety programs and activities with our employees and guests throughout the year. Promoting responsible skiing and riding is a top priority,” said Laura Dziadosz, supervisor of Beaver Creek’s Yellow Jacket guest service on-mountain safety program.
New Rail Jam Series
Also new this year, aspiring jibbers can learn to slide rails safely and practice their terrain park skills in a supervised setting with tips and demonstrations provided by Beaver Creek Children’s Ski and Snowboard School instructors during the complimentary Kids Rail Jam Series. The Kids Rail Jam Series and the resort’s popular Park-ology terrain park learning program are weekly, winter-long programs designed to promote the NSAAs Smart Style Terrain Park Safety initiative and its messages-”Look Before You Leap”; “Respect Gets Respect”; and “Easy Style It”.
Avalanche Awareness Workshops, Canine Rescue Demonstrations
Enjoy canine rescue demonstrations and photo opportunities, complimentary hands-on avalanche and backcountry awareness workshops, a beacon-finding contest with a new beacon to be awarded to the winner, daily “sweep” with ski patrol and much more.
Eagle County Safety Alliance
The Eagle County Safety Alliance will give away two helmets over the weekend, with special appearances by McGruff The Crime Dog. The alliance represents a partnership between several local law enforcement and medical entities, including Avon Police, Vail Police, Eagle River Fire Protection District and Vail Valley Medical Center. The alliance works in conjunction with Beaver Creek’s Yellow Jacket on-mountain safety patrol to educate mountain users on “Your Responsibility Code” and skiing and riding etiquette.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
*All events meet at the Safety in Motion mobile safety station unless otherwise noted. “Sweep” with Ski Patrol will meet daily at 2:45 p.m. at Patrol Headquarters at the top of Cinch Express Lift (#8). Open to all. No registration necessary.
Saturday, Jan. 14
- Complimentary Kids Rail Jam from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Open to ages seven and up. No experience needed. Meet in front of Beaver Creek Children’s Ski and Snowboard School.
- Safety in Motion mobile safety tent will be located at the top of Centennial Express Lift (#6) from 9 am- 2 pm
- Eagle County Safety Alliance representatives and helmet giveaways, “Think First” helmet checks and displays
- Blu and Dixie, canine members of Beaver Creek Ski Patrol, make guest appearances and pose for photos
- On-mountain Safety Badge giveaway
- Guests can volunteer to “sweep” the mountain at the end of the day with Ski Patrol
Sunday, Jan. 15
- Safety in Motion mobile safety tent will be located at the top of Cinch Express Lift (#8) from 10 am- 2 pm
- 10 am – 12 pm: Complimentary backcountry safety and avalanche awareness workshop with Beaver Creek Ski Patrol at Patrol Headquarters, located at the top of the Cinch Express Lift (#8). Workshop includes a short classroom presentation as well as hands-on practice, including beacon and snow pit work, and snow evaluation. Participants with all levels of backcountry safety knowledge (including beginners) are encouraged to attend. Registration required by calling (970) 845-6610.
- 1 pm: Beacon Contest at top of Cinch Express Lift (#8). Open to all. Winner receives a free beacon. Blu and Dixie, canine members of Beaver Creek Ski Patrol, will show off their rescue skills as they work to find a person buried under snow. Photo opportunity with the dogs.
- Guests can volunteer to sweep the mountain with Ski Patrol
Monday, Jan. 16
- Safety in Motion mobile safety station located in the Village by Childrens’ Ski School from 8:30am-11.00am
- Safety badge give away
- Safety Alliance, McGruff The Crime Dog appearance, canine rescue demonstrations with Blu and Dixie
- Guests can volunteer to sweep the mountain with Ski Patrol
Tuesday, Jan. 17
- Complimentary Kids Rail Jam from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Open to ages seven and up. No experience needed. Meet in front of Beaver Creek Children’s Ski and Snowboard School.
- Safety in Motion mobile safety station located at the top of Arrowhead Express Lift (#17) from 10.00am-12.00pm
- Canine rescue demonstrations with Blu and Dixie
- Safety Swag giveaway
- Guests can volunteer to sweep the mountain with Ski Patrol
Wednesday, Jan. 18
- Safety in Motion mobile safety station located at the top of Strawberry Park Express Lift (#12) from 10.00am-12.00pm
- Scavenger Hunt from 10.00am-12.00pm
- Safety Swag giveaway
- Guests can volunteer to sweep the mountain with Ski Patrol
Thursday, Jan. 19
- Complimentary Kids Rail Jam from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Open to ages seven and up. No experience needed. Meet in front of Beaver Creek Children’s Ski and Snowboard School. Popular Thursday Night Lights glowstick ski-down and fireworks to follow.
- Safety Pays – Reverse-sting operation. Beaver Creek employees to reward guests who exhibit safe skiing and riding in Beaver Creek’s slow zones and family zones from 2:30-4 p.m.
- Safety in Motion mobile safety station located at the top of intermediate Gold Dust run from 1.00pm-3.00pm- Guests can volunteer to sweep the mountain with Ski Patrol
Friday, Jan. 20
- Safety in Motion mobile safety station located at the base of the Centennial Express Lift (#6) from 8:30am -11.00am
- Safety Swag giveaway
- Canine rescue demonstrations with Blu and Dixie
In addition, look for the safety tip of the day displayed on all electronic signboards, lift callboards, grooming reports and on the Mountain Journal. Enjoy Safety Soup and other culinary specials throughout the week at on-mountain dining locations Broken Arrow, Red Tail Camp and Spruce Saddle Lodge.
For more information on National Safety Awareness Week, snow conditions, lodging packages and activities at Beaver Creek, visit www.beavercreek.com or call (970) 845-9090 or (800) 404-3535. For more information on National Ski Areas Association, visit www.nsaa.org.
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