MOUNTAIN CREEK TERRAIN PARK

1) South and Bear Peak @ Mountain Creek is a dedicated All-Mountain Terrain Park featuring jumps, rails, and other park obstacles on all trails. 

a) True

b) False

2) I should use my first run of the day in the Terrain Park to:

a) Hit all the jumps and rails I can before it gets busy.

b) Focus on picking the best playlist on my iPod to match my vibe.

c) Warm up and scope out the features, conditions and flow of traffic.

d) Learn how to make turns and stop.

3) A person with hands crossed over their head while on or near a feature means:

a) The camera is rolling

b) Clear - OK to hit feature

c) Caution! – Avoid this feature

d) Its time to get X-treme!

4) If I come across an injured person on the hill I should:

a) Grab my gear and go find another place to ride.

b) Have a friend find a Mountain Creek representative to report the injury and location; while I hang with the injured person giving the caution sign to other riders.

c) Roll them out of the way so people can continue to use the feature.

d) Carry them down to ski patrol myself.

5) Mountain Creek reserves the right to suspend or terminate riding privileges for endangering others and /or failure to comply with regulations.

a) True

b) False

6) If I choose not to hit a feature my best plan is to:

a) Use the side of the take-off as a “mini jump”.

b) Re-shape the take-off so it’s smaller and I’ll be able to hit it.

c) Carefully navigate around the feature, avoiding the approach, take-off, landing, and run out areas.

d) Hang out by the landing and enjoy watching the show.

7) Like Mom said, ‘It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt’. Some good ways to have more fun and avoid injury is to:

a) Avoid getting RAD.

b) Ride within your limits and wear a helmet.

c) Drink lots of energy drinks and toss the cans off the chair lift.

d) Be mindful of your surrounding and other people on the hill.

e) B and D.

8) After getting cut off by someone who obviously hasn’t learned the rules of the road in the Park, I should:

a) Yell and scream insults at them until they get out of my way.

b) Spray them with some Jersey powder as I ride past to get the point across.

c) Take a deep breath and get over it; or be proactive and politely explain to them how to safely ride through the park.

d) Sulk about it for the next 6 runs and let it ruin my day.

9) Okay, I’m all set to ride the terrain at South – which means now I know all the points of Park safety and etiquette.  Which of the following are essential “things to know”?

a) Make A Plan … know what you want to try and what path will get you there safely.

b) Look Before You Leap …check out the features and conditions prior to hitting them.

c) Easy Style It … know your limits and work your way up.

d) Respect Gets Respect …respect the terrain, and people on it.

e) All of the above.

10) If I have any questions regarding park etiquette and safety I can ask any Park Crew, Ski Patrol,  Switch Academy instructor or any other Mountain Creek representative at South.

a) True

b) False