Bridger Bowl Ski Area in Montana is celebrating its 70th anniversary today, January 17, with free birthday cake and $30 lift tickets for those who carpool with three or more people in their vehicle or ride the Streamline bus. They’ve also been throwing it back with a host of retro clips from the years past, including 1990s footage from several Greg Stump ski films filmed at the mountain.
Most recently Bridger Bowl used the retro clips to remind people how to behave safely and responsibly on the mountain, showing a mannequin enjoying its time on the mountain before getting hit and split in half by an out-of-control skier.
“Throwing it back to the classics, but keeping it fresh because Safety never goes out of style!“
Bridger Bowl has a detailed page just on safety, explaining how important it is to always be ready to stop, slow down, or avoid other objects or people on the mountain. They also point out the importance of staying alert, keeping an eye on those around you and the changing conditions, and of planning ahead. Always slow down and proceed with caution at blind spots, pay attention and slow down at trail merges, give skiers lots of room, and take it easy on your first run down a new trail. Always remember and follow Your Responsibility Code when out on the mountain.
Your Responsibility Code:
- Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
- People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
- Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
- Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
- You must prevent runaway equipment.
- Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
- Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
- You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
- Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
- If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
Winter sports involve risk of serious injury or death. Your knowledge, decisions and actions contribute to your safety and that of others. If you need help understanding the Code, please ask any ski area employee.