Feature Zone
YOU And Only You Are Responsible For Successful Use of This Zone.
The responsibility for successful use of the Feature Zone ultimately rests with YOU due to the level of control YOU have over YOUR own decision-making & YOUR actions.By using the Feature Zone you assume inherent risks in utilizing freestyle terrain.
This zone is meant to be used in a reasonable and appropriate manner at all times, including, but not limited to, appropriate speed, choice of features for your ability level, and use of the features as they are intended. Natural hazards you may need to navigate also exist in this area.
THIS FEATURE ZONE MAY CONTAIN
X-SMALL, SMALL, MEDIUM, &/or LARGE WOOD, METAL, &/or
SNOW CONSTRUCTED FEATURES
1. START SMALL. Work your way up. Build your skills.
2. MAKE A PLAN. Every feature. Every time.
3. ALWAYS LOOK before you drop.
4. RESPECT the features and other users.
5. TAKE IT EASY. Know your ability and limits. Land on your feet.
Serious Injuries or Death Possible
• By entering this Feature Zone you assume all risks for it’s use.
• Use features ONLY AS INTENDED and WITHIN THE SCOPE OF YOUR ABILITY. Improper use and/or not using features as intended increases your risk of serious injury and/or death and may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, loss of Feature Zone(s) use, revocation of lift ticket or season pass, and/or tresspass from the Ski Area.
• IMPROPER USE of features may cause serious injury or death.
Per Your Responsibility Code:
1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
2. People ahead or downhill have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
Per RCW 79A. 45:
(6) The primary duty shall be on THE PERSON SKIING DOWNHILL TO AVOID ANY COLLISION WITH ANY PERSON OR OBJECT BELOW HIM OR HER. This is a partial list. For more information, visit www.mtbaker.us.
This zone is meant to be used in a reasonable and appropriate manner at all times, including, but not limited to, appropriate speed, choice of features for your ability level, and use of the features as they are intended. Natural hazards you may need to navigate also exist in this area.
THIS FEATURE ZONE MAY CONTAIN
X-SMALL, SMALL, MEDIUM, &/or LARGE WOOD, METAL, &/or
SNOW CONSTRUCTED FEATURES
SMART
1. START SMALL. Work your way up. Build your skills.
2. MAKE A PLAN. Every feature. Every time.
3. ALWAYS LOOK before you drop.
4. RESPECT the features and other users.
5. TAKE IT EASY. Know your ability and limits. Land on your feet.
WARNING
Serious Injuries or Death Possible
YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS
• By entering this Feature Zone you assume all risks for it’s use.
• Use features ONLY AS INTENDED and WITHIN THE SCOPE OF YOUR ABILITY. Improper use and/or not using features as intended increases your risk of serious injury and/or death and may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, loss of Feature Zone(s) use, revocation of lift ticket or season pass, and/or tresspass from the Ski Area.
• IMPROPER USE of features may cause serious injury or death.
Per Your Responsibility Code:
1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
2. People ahead or downhill have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
Per RCW 79A. 45:
(6) The primary duty shall be on THE PERSON SKIING DOWNHILL TO AVOID ANY COLLISION WITH ANY PERSON OR OBJECT BELOW HIM OR HER. This is a partial list. For more information, visit www.mtbaker.us.
USING THE FEATURES
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBLITY TO:
SCOUT
BEFORE dropping in, scout the zone by observing the features and terrain.
START • Call your drop.
• Enter the Zone from the designated entrance(s) only, and one-at-a-time.
SPACING
• A variety of abilities use these features. Observe the skier/rider in front of you: notice their speed, ability, and stability as they use the features.
• Leave enough spacing between you and the person in front of you to avoid collision.
RIDING THE FEATURES
• Ride features in control and at your ability level.
• Start small and work your way up to linking more features and terrain in succession.
• Abide by Your Responsibility Code.
• Be aware; feature use may damage your equipment.
• DO NOT access any areas of Feature Zones that are closed, marked off and/or excluded from use.
5. TAKE IT EASY. Know your ability and limits. Land on your feet.
Ride-On Features
Approach ride-on feature with appropriate speed and trajectory to ride on the feature to exit successfully to the landing zone.
Ride-on features are for ride-on use only and are NOT intended as jumps.
Bonk Features
• Approach bonk feature with appropriate speed and trajectory to TAP or STALL on the bonk feature to exit successfully to the landing zone.
• Bonk features are for tapping or stalling only and are NOT intended as jumps.
Banks & Rollers Features
• Banks & Rollers features are for riding in the path only and are NOT intended as jumps.
• If the skier/rider in front of you falls or slows unexpectedly:
- Adjust your speed and spacing to avoid collision.
- If you decide to pass the stopped rider, alert them to the upcoming pass and allow enough space to avoid collision.
Improper use and/or not using features as intended increases your risk of serious injury and/or death and may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, loss of Feature Zone(s) use, revocation of lift ticket or season pass, and/or tresspass from the Ski Area.
BEFORE dropping in, scout the zone by observing the features and terrain.
START • Call your drop.
• Enter the Zone from the designated entrance(s) only, and one-at-a-time.
SPACING
• A variety of abilities use these features. Observe the skier/rider in front of you: notice their speed, ability, and stability as they use the features.
• Leave enough spacing between you and the person in front of you to avoid collision.
RIDING THE FEATURES
• Ride features in control and at your ability level.
• Start small and work your way up to linking more features and terrain in succession.
• Abide by Your Responsibility Code.
• Be aware; feature use may damage your equipment.
• DO NOT access any areas of Feature Zones that are closed, marked off and/or excluded from use.
5. TAKE IT EASY. Know your ability and limits. Land on your feet.
Ride-On Features
Approach ride-on feature with appropriate speed and trajectory to ride on the feature to exit successfully to the landing zone.
Ride-on features are for ride-on use only and are NOT intended as jumps.
Bonk Features
• Approach bonk feature with appropriate speed and trajectory to TAP or STALL on the bonk feature to exit successfully to the landing zone.
• Bonk features are for tapping or stalling only and are NOT intended as jumps.
Banks & Rollers Features
• Banks & Rollers features are for riding in the path only and are NOT intended as jumps.
• If the skier/rider in front of you falls or slows unexpectedly:
- Adjust your speed and spacing to avoid collision.
- If you decide to pass the stopped rider, alert them to the upcoming pass and allow enough space to avoid collision.
WARNING
Improper use and/or not using features as intended increases your risk of serious injury and/or death and may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, loss of Feature Zone(s) use, revocation of lift ticket or season pass, and/or tresspass from the Ski Area.