TERRAIN PARKS

Freestyle Terrain is becoming more popular at resorts and proper use is important. The National Ski Areas Association and Burton Snowboards have developed the "Smart Style" Freestyle Terrain Safety initiative, a cooperative effort to continue the proper use and progression of freestyle terrain at mountain resorts, while also delivering a unified message that is clear, concise, and effective.

Freestyle Terrain may contain jumps, hits, ramps, banks, fun boxes, jibs, rails, half pipes, quarter pipes, snowcross, bump terrain and other constructed or natural terrain features. PRIOR to using Freestyle Terrain, you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with Freestyle Terrain and obeying all instructions, warnings and signs.Freestyle skills require maintaining control on the ground, and in the air.

Check out the basics, safety information and tips from the pros in this Smart Style video (click here) to enable terrain parks to be fun and safe for everyone.

LESSONS 

When first getting into terrain parks/freestyle terrain it is important to start small and work your way up; a lesson is recommended. This section lets you know what resorts offer freestyle terrain/terrain park specific lessons. The Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA)and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) also offer advice and are a great resource for beginners. 

For more information regarding park safety click here.