Saturday January 21, 2017
Max Safety Day is Saturday, January 21st. This is in conjunction with the National Safety Initiative. The object of the initiative is to communicate a strong safety message. We recognize there are inherent risks to skiing and snowboarding. It’s important to keep these risks in perspective and realize that personal responsibility is key in further reducing the frequency of accidents. Activities throughout the day will focus on safety awareness and the role of Ski Patrol on the mountain
Kids Poster Contest
Kid’s ages up to 12.
Theme – draw a poster of one of the seven safety codes.
The poster drawing station will be set up all day in the lodge with colors and paper.
Local prizes
Posters Entered in the National Contest
Know the Code
Patrollers will meet with kids during lunch with prizes for those who “Know the Code”. Throughout the day, Patrollers will reward those seen demonstrating extraordinarily safe behaviors with candy from Gem State
Peter Norda’s Sweet Turns for Safety Race
Sponsored by Gem State
Sweet turns help you control speed and avoid obstacles.
Fun race course on the Aspen with all kinds of fun kinks and turns.
Sweet Prizes – a candy bar for all entrants
Race time 2:00 pm