Sugarbush North boasted deep snow and a full house of skiing in recent weekends. VermontBiz photo.
Amidst High Seasonal Snowfall
Vermont Business Magazine Skiers and snowboarders are reveling in this season’s abundant snowfall resulting in prime skiing and riding conditions across the state. Ski Vermont wants to remind snow sports enthusiasts to learn about and prioritize safety in deep snow. To help educate skiers and snowboarders, Ski Vermont has added deep snow safety information to its Mountain Safety page.
“Skiers and riders have been enjoying this season’s exceptional snowfall, and our goal is to raise awareness about deep snow safety and provide educational resources,” says Ski Vermont President Molly Mahar “Vermont skiers may not be as familiar with potential deep snow hazards they could encounter if they decide to leave groomed trails.”
Many snow sports enthusiasts have been taking advantage of consistent powder drops, but those accumulated snow depths and loose snow can create potential hazards like tree wells, which can increase immersion and suffocation risks.
“Traveling in the side country or in gladed terrain should always be done with at least one partner and never alone, which is especially important to remember right now,” adds Mahar “Anyone not experienced skiing or riding in these conditions should stick to the trails or take a lesson.
Ski Vermont also cautions anyone considering entering the backcountry to make sure they have appropriate equipment and training or consider hiring a guide service before leaving ski area boundaries.
“We are having a tremendous ski season and we want everyone to continue enjoying it,” adds Mahar “We hope skiers and riders will take a little time to learn about deep snow risks and best practices and remember a great day on snow starts with a foundation of safety.”
Find deep snow safety information and more on Ski Vermont’s Mountain Safety page: https://skivermont.com/deep-snow-safety
About Ski Vermont:
A non-profit trade association founded in 1969 to serve alpine and cross-country ski areas, the Vermont Ski Areas Association (Ski Vermont) is a proud ambassador of the thriving winter tourism industry in Vermont, where skiing and snowboarding are the official state winter sports. The top ski state in the east and among the top destinations in the US, Vermont boasts world-class snowmaking quality, coverage, and efficiency, a wide variety of terrain, and profound historical impact on the sports of skiing and snowboarding - making it one of the most significant ski and ride destinations in the world. Ski Vermont serves its 22 Alpine and 26 Cross Country member ski areas and resorts by maintaining an environment in which the state’s ski areas can grow and prosper.
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