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When kids walk into the bright, colorful museum they can can get back out on the hill with more knowledge on how to be put on a patroller’s uniform, attach a radio to their vest or parka, a great steward of the mountain,” Reynolds said. “What I really and get a sense of what these respected ski area icons do to keep like about this program is it has the potential to grow. I think the mountains safe for everyone. Helping them get in the mind- Keystone is leading the pack in the creative safety arena.” n No resort is quite like yours set is a life-size chalkboard where they are encouraged to write down their safety objectives for the day. They can participate in a step-by-step interactive session on how to splint and swathe a Want to Write broken wrist, and also hang out in the play area, complete with for The Journal? a large doghouse and stuffed avalanche dogs (with occasional visits from real Keystone avy dogs). Budding avalanche forecast- ers can also check out the snow science station, which contains Do you have a story that might inform, inspire, or tools patrollers take out on the mountain to assess snowpack. even entertain your fellow readers? Your insights There’s also an activity where they can learn about how to iden- are worth sharing with others in the industry, and tify the differences in snow grains (along with a space outside for we want to hear about them. E-mail your detailed pit digging). Back inside they can create safety posters and drop submission ideas to the editor, Rebecca Ayers, at them off in a box for the annual Safety Poster contest. bayers@nsaa.org. “Once they hang their uniforms back on the hooks they Halley O’Brien No financial services company delivers solutions quite like ours. We recognize that your business faces a unique set of risks every day. Our team can help you assess and minimize those risks so you can focus on running your business. Let us show you why many of the largest resorts in North America have looked to us for solutions to protect their business now and for the long term. Team up with us today. Gardiner de Back, Sacramento, CA Brian Derouin, Seattle, WA 916-558-4027 | debackpg@wellsfargo.com 206-701-5219 | brian.derouin@safehold.com Scott Myers, Sacramento, CA Ryan Patrick, Portsmouth, NH 916-558-4033 | scott.a.myers@wellsfargo.com 603-559-1380 | ryan.patrick@safehold.com Rob Andrews, Seattle, WA Helen Richards, Lakewood, CO 970-328-6633 | robert.e.andrews@safehold.com 720-963-6540 | helen.richards@safehold.com Accepting Safety Awards on behalf of their resorts are, from left, Charlie Payne, Copper Mountain; Tom Cully, Mt. Hood Meadows; Sarah Slutzky, Hunter Mountain; Rob Perlman, Steamboat; Jane and Dennis Eshbaugh, Holiday Valley; Peter Stearns, Sun Valley; Chris Jamot, Vail; and John Buhler, Keystone. Products and services are offered through Safehold Special Risk, Inc., dba Safehold Special Risk & Insurance Services Inc. in California, a non-bank insurance agency affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Coverage is provided by unaffiliated insurance companies with the exception of crop and flood insurance which may be underwritten by Safehold Special Risk, Inc.’s affiliate, Rural Community Insurance Company. 70 | NSAA Journal | SUMMER 2014 w w w. n s a a . o rg © 2014 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. WCS-1173163 NSAA Summer 2014 prepressed v6a.indd 70 7/3/14 4:23 PM