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Terrain Park Safety
Ober's Freestyle Terrain
Ober's Terrain Park provides rails and boxes, as well as varying snow features such as table tops and spines. Our park crew is dedicated to keeping the features freshly groomed throughout the day and making the best set-ups possible.
We encourage you to become familair with Park SMART and the orange oval signally Freestyle Terrain. This page will get you familiar with each and the responsibility code.
Park SMART
Ober Mountain's terrain parks are the spot to go to experience exciting freestyle terrain such as half-pipes and manmade and natural terrain features for your enjoyment and offer adventure are challenging fun.
The orange, SMART Style oval, is a symbol which identifies freestyle terrain on the hill. Check out the sample signage and vocabulary to make sure you’re up to speed on the basics. Smart Style is a terrain park safety initiative, which you need to understand in order to use terrain parks safely.
The SMART Style initiative was created by the National Ski Area Association (NSAA), Burton Snowboards, and the Professional Ski Instructors of America, and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors.
Learn more here.
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Responsibility Code
Skiing can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas you may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross country, & other specialized ski equipment, such as that used by disabled skiers.
Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others & be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense & personal awareness can help reduce.
Officially endorsed by National Ski Areas Association
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Understanding Freestyle Terrain
Freestyle Terrain contains man-made and natural terrain variations that constantly changes due to weather and use. Keep these safety tips in mind:
Inspect Freestyle Terrain before using and throughout the day.
In jumping and using this terrain, you assume the risk of serious injury.
Be courteous and respect others.
One user on a Terrain feature at a time.
Never jump blindly – use a spotter when necessary. Look Before You Leap!
It is your responsibility to control your body on the ground and in the air.
Always clear the landing area quickly.
Always ride or ski in control and within your ability.
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