Our Mountain Hosts are a dedicated team of 20 advanced-level skiers and snowboarders who monitor the mountain to endorse a safe and enjoyable environment for our guests. While the Mountain Hosts requirement does not include the extensive medical and toboggan training required for a Ski Patroller, they are trained in basic first aid, CPR skills, and other mountain emergencies. They assist patrollers at an incident site with patient care, directing traffic, and transporting equipment.

They also assist patrollers with the opening and closing of the mountain as well as placement of signage or ropes to direct customer traffic around closed lifts or trails during operating hours. Members of Mountain Hosts and Ski Patrol pledge their time to enforce speed reductions in the designated Slow Zones on the mountain. The Slow Zones are novice (green circle) trails which include high concentrations of entry-level or slow-moving skiers and snowboarders. The trail network includes Milky Way, Nova, Shooting Star, Sunbelt, Eclipse, and Infinity.

To summarize, Mountain Hosts, along with Patrollers, are committed to safety. Mountain Hosts primary mission is to educate skiers and snowboarders on the code of conduct as outlined in ‘Your Responsibility Code’ and through the ‘Ski Sense and Safety’ class sessions held throughout the operating season.

Your Responsibility Code

Skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas you may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross country and other specialized ski equipment, such as that used by disabled or other skiers. Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code listed below and share with other skiers the responsibility for a great skiing experience.

1. Always stay in control.
2. People ahead of you have the right of way.
3. Stop in a safe place for you and others.
4. Whenever starting downhill or merging, look uphill and yield.
5. Use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
6. Observe signs and warnings, and keep off closed trails.
7. Know how to use the lifts safely.

Be safety conscious and KNOW THE CODE. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
This is a partial list. Officially endorsed by: National Ski Areas Association.