Mountain Safety
Bridger Bowl is committed to promoting responsible skiing and riding through safe practices, respect for fellow guests and stewardship of the mountain environment. This commitment ensures a positive and sustainable experience for all who visit.
Your
Responsibility Code
- Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
- People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
- Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
- Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
- You must prevent runaway equipment.
- Read and obey all signs, warnings and hazard markings.
- Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
- You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
- Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
- If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
Collision Awareness
Collision awareness promotes on-hill safety and responsible skiing and riding to reduce the risk of a collision between two or more skiers and riders. Keep the slopes safe and enjoyable by doing these three things every run.
Ride Another Day
Five year-old Elise Johnson was just learning to ski when an out of control rider struck and killed her. Elise's parents, Kelli and Chauncy Johnson, want to help prevent ski and snowboard collisions. The #RideAnotherDay campaign encourages awareness, responsibility and common sense to reduce the risk of on-mountain collisions with the hope that everyone can ride another day.
Terrain Park Safety
Bridger Bowl has three terrain parks, two accessed from the Sunnyside Lift and one in the base area. Bridger promotes Be Park Smart keeping terrain parks a fun and safe place for all!
- Start Small — Work your way up. Build your skills.
- Make a Plan — Every feature. Every time.
- Always Look — Before you drop.
- Respect — The features and other users.
- Take it Easy — Know your limits. Land on your feet.
Tree Well & Deep Snow Safety
Become educated on how to reduce the risk of snow immersion suffocation hazards through action and awareness. ALWAYS ski or ride with a partner within viewing distance.
Avoid Tree Wells and Keep your Partner in Sight
Ski Area User Operational Requirements and ADA Statement
There are inherent risks in the sport of skiing and use of passenger ropeways. By use of the slopes, trails and lifts at Bridger Bowl, skiers and riders agree to accept these risks.
Beacon Park
Transceiver's are for more than access to the Ridge and Schlasman's – brush up on beacon search skills by practicing at Beacon Park!
This training ground is located between the base of Emil's Mile and the top of Colter's run off of Pierre's Knob. It is free and for everyone, please be respectful of others and the equipment.
Ridge Terrain
Bridger Bowl’s Ridge Terrain presents some of the most challenging skiing and riding within any ski area boundary.
Steep lines, exposed terrain and changing snow conditions demand advanced ability, proper equipment and careful preparation before entry.
Numerous steep chutes, rock cliffs and open snowfields exist. Many areas end in unmarked cliffs. There is no grooming, no hazard marking and no designated trails.
A working avalanche transceiver (457 kHz) is required for all skiers and snowboarders accessing Bridger’s Ridge Terrain, including Schlasman’s Lift.
It is strongly recommended to ski or ride with a partner. In the event of an emergency, immediate assistance from a partner can be critical.
Carry a shovel and probe, and know how to use them. Rescue equipment is essential for safe travel in avalanche terrain.
Expert skiing or snowboarding skills are required. Expect steep, technical terrain with variable snow conditions and significant exposure.
Be familiar with the terrain and potential hazards before entering any lift- or hike-accessed ridge terrain. Proper planning and awareness are essential.