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closely their safety programs and goals aligned with Craig’s NSAA recommends that areas fully transition all signage
mission, it just made sense to find a way to work together,” to the suggested format by the start of the 2019 biking
Manley said. season. Signs should be sized similarly to what is used during
And now, the two organizations are collaborating, the winter months, and placed at the top of trails and at
with Craig becoming a title sponsor of additional intersections so the name of the trail and its relative degree
NSAA safety initiatives. Chief among these is the new of difficulty is clearly identifiable. The new Code also should
#RideAnotherDay campaign. With support from Craig, be conspicuously placed throughout the base area (at POS,
NSAA has distributed to all areas copies of the iconic rental/retail shops, lesson registration, at the base and/or top
snow angel poster with the headline, “She was 5. You were of lifts, at major trailheads, etc.), and on trail maps and the
doing 50.” NSAA also is developing a consumer-oriented resort’s website bike park page.
version of the video featuring Kelli and Chauncy Johnson, Please note that the recommended Responsibility Code
speaking about the death of their daughter and actions language contains the minimum recommended content;
skiers and riders can take to avoid and help prevent similar areas may add points or details specific to their operation
incidents. Additional projects include Park Smart material and location. For example, if an area feels a point about
aimed at terrain park users and research into mountain wildlife is necessary, it is encouraged to add this to the
bike injuries. language used.
“We’re really excited about this partnership and the To download art for the MTB Responsibility Code and
opportunities this relationship offers going forward,” said trail signage visit nsaa.org/safety-programs/mountain-bike-
Earl Saline, NSAA’s director of education programming. code-trail-signage/mountain-bike-signage. You must be
“Craig Hospital is recognized worldwide as a leader in reha- logged in to download the materials.
bilitation, and NSAA could not be more honored to be
working with them.” High Fives Produces New Safety Video
Read more about Craig Hospital’s innovative programs The High Fives Foundation has released a new Snow Safety
in future editions of the Journal. To learn more about this and Awareness video for its BASICS (Being Aware, Safe In
renowned facility, visit craighospital.org. Critical Situations) program. This new video is designed to
educate athletes of all ages on the importance of smart deci-
NSAA Launches MTB Responsibility Code sion-making in the mountains.
& Trail Signage Guidelines High Fives is a Tahoe-based nonprofit foundation dedi-
NSAA has released the Mountain Biker’s Responsibility cated to raising money and awareness for athletes who have
Code and recommendations for trail signage to be used by suffered a life-altering injury while pursuing their dream in
areas offering access to trails at the resort, including lift- the winter action sports community.
served downhill biking. The 22-minute documentary-style video (http://basics.
These recommendations have been developed with input highfivesfoundation.org) is intended to educate outdoor
from key stakeholders, including ski areas with well-developed enthusiasts on equipment and safety protocols while driving
MTB programs; insurance, risk management, and bike park awareness of the inherent dangers in mountain sports. The
industry experts; and legal counsel. BASICS program highlights five key elements: Snow is
With the growth of summer operations and also lift- Dynamic, Knowledge is Power, Inbounds vs. Backcountry,
accessed mountain biking, the goal was to develop a Consequences are Real, and Ride for Tomorrow.
system that is recognizable and understandable for guests, The video is being shown in schools and ski clubs across
and that complemented what is used during winter oper- the US. If your resort would like to present the film, please
ations, said Earl Saline, NSAA’s director of education contact Tess@highfivesfoundation.com.
programming. The MTB Code is structured similarly
to the universally adopted Your Responsibility Code for NSAA Releases New ANSI B77
snowsports, with trail marking recommendations anal- Standard Publication
ogous to the alpine trail (degree of difficulty) marking The new ANSI B77.1 Safety Standard for Passenger
convention for the winter season (green circle, blue square, Ropeways is now available via the NSAA member website
black diamond, etc.). at nsaa.org/store. Important updates include revisions to the

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