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sections on electrical design and installation, work carriers, The ski area that submits the photo will receive a free
and machinery guarding. registration to an NSAA Fall Education Seminar, Winter
The 2017 Standard is a revision of the 2011 standard Conference, or the National Convention and Tradeshow.
and 2012 errata sheet, said Sid Roslund, NSAA’s techni- For resorts, this is an opportunity to gain national rec-
cal services director. “Resorts should consult their local ognition for your ongoing safety education efforts. For
authority having jurisdiction for the adoption timing of photographers, it is a chance to have your work published in
the new standard,” said Roslund (who is retiring from his the leading national trade association magazine serving the
long-held position in December). “Watch for sessions at the snowsports industry.
upcoming spring maintenance conferences to go into these All photos submitted will be considered for publication
changes in depth.” as part of an article reviewing 2018 National Safety Month
The publication is available in three versions: perfect activities at ski resorts nationwide.
bound, loose leaf, and as a nonprintable PDF. The member For a complete list of rules, visit nsaa.org/press/
price is $55 (nonmember price is $200). Visit nsaa.org/store photo-contest.
to order your copy.
PSIA-AASI Releases New Adaptive
Planning for National Safety Technical Manual
Awareness Month Ski area adaptive snowsports programs and ski instructors
National Safety Month in January 2018 is the perfect across the country can enhance their teams’ professional
time to increase the focus on safe skiing and snowboard- development with a new resource, the Adaptive Alpine
ing, and reward both guests and employees for their Technical Manual, published this fall by the Professional
efforts to respect and support the resort’s safety culture. Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of
What kinds of activities has your area slated for this Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI).
important observance? Available for purchase in the PSIA-AASI Accessories
NSAA launched National Safety Month 18 years Catalog and on the PSIA-AASI website (http://www.thes-
ago to spotlight and celebrate snowsports safety. Resorts nowpros.org/shop/catalog/education), the manual is
emphasize safety throughout the year, but often ratchet up available in print and digital versions.
this message in January with a variety of creative initia- The updated manual is a great learning resource to
tives, including elaborate safety fairs; special recognition of complement other alpine teaching materials, and a way
customers who demonstrate good skiing/riding etiquette for instructors to expand their teaching potential to share
and knowledge of Your Responsibility Code; incentives for their love of the sport with a more diverse student base,
employees who go out of their way to help keep the resort said Geoff Krill, PSIA-AASI adaptive team member,
environment safe; among other positive reinforcements of Children’s Specialist 1, and Adaptive Snowboard Level
safe attitudes and behaviors. I. Krill, who became an adaptive instructor after suffer-
NSAA recognizes the top National Safety Month ing a spinal cord injury, served as a technical reviewer for
programs with prestigious awards each year, and resorts the manual.
proudly display this hardware to convey the high value they Katie Zinn, co-author, Adaptive Level III examiner,
place on snowsports and workplace safety. (See page 20 for Alpine Level II, Freestyle Specialist 1, and Children’s
more information on how to submit your resort’s programs Specialist 2, said the new resource highlights how an instruc-
for one of these special awards.) tor can use PSIA-AASI’s student-centered approach by
exploring teaching techniques for helping students with dis-
Submit Your Shots to Safety Month abilities experience freedom on one ski, two skis, or sit-sit
Photo Contest equipment, and develop a lifelong love for skiing.
Snap a great photo of one of your resort’s activities related “Covering a variety of topics, including student assess-
to National Safety Month anytime in January 2018, ment, equipment, and progressions—and enhanced by
submit it to the Journal by February 2, and your resort supplemental video—the manual is a must-have for all
could take the top honor in the 11th annual National instructors who work in the adaptive field or want to gain a
Safety Month Photo Contest. new perspective on teaching,” said Zinn.

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