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AWARDS

in Kelli and Chauncy Johnson, founders of and champions decade’s worth of data
for NSAA’s #RideAnotherDay program. This meeting to identify the loca-
included over 100 stakeholders, including KPSRP leader- tions of lift incidents
ship, mountain staff, administration from the Killington and worked with other
Mountain School and other community members. By host- staff members to make
ing the Johnsons, KPSRP created the opportunity for peo- operational and design
ple to hear their compelling story in person, to reinforce the changes at defined
importance of each individual’s actions, and to learn about areas across the moun-
how decision making plays a role in preventing collisions. tain. By making
As a result, Killington and Pico created a central rallying adjustments to the
cry for mountain safety among their most active and closest operations, ramps, and
stakeholders. Building from this momentum, the resorts will messaging, Telluride
be rolling out a full-scale guest-facing #RideAnotherDay has reduced the num-
program for the 2019/20 season. ber of incidents related
to lifts.
Safety Champion One example is
John Young, Telluride, CO Bill Jensen, CEO of Telluride Resort, CO, accepts the creation of the
In his 10-year career at Telluride Ski Resort, John Young the award on behalf of John Young “Point 7” Lift Safety
has been committed to creating a culture of safety across Program. This effort promotes helpful tips and information
the mountain. about riding lifts to advance guest knowledge and ability
Young took the initiative to develop several safety pro- when it comes to riding lifts safely. Young regularly speaks to
grams addressing different audiences and topics. In develop- departments around the resort, the local adaptive program,
ing the Telluride Safe Kids campaign, Young focused on safe and the competition program, serving as an enthusiastic and
lift riding education for the youngest guests. He analyzed a positive ambassador for mountain safety.

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