As we enter the month of October ski resorts across the country are whipped up in a flurry of pre-season preparations like mowing trails and testing snowmaking systems. Getting infrastructure up to snuff prior to opening day is obviously critical for a successful ski season but so is training for the folks tasked with keeping guests safe on the mountain.
Here’s a quick look pre-season ski patrol prep at Powder Mountain in Utah with patroller Matt who conducts a bit of roll cab training on Timberline chairlift and evacuates Powder’s social media manager Siera. Getting stuck on a chairlift can be a mixture of frustration and anxiety but remember there professionals like Matt on the job. While waiting to get lowered down may put a damper on your day, rest assured the actual evacuation is a carefully choreographed procedure and nothing to sweat about. Here’s how it looks:
Powder Mountain Stats
Total Skiable Acres: 5,000
Annual Snowfall: Over 360”
Named Runs: 163
Public Lifts: 5
Resident Lifts: 3
Summit Elevation: 9,422’
Vertical Drop: 3,380’
