Winter Park Resort talks mountain safety philosophy as season closes out

Winter Park Resort talks mountain safety philosophy as season closes out

As ski patrol moves a hurt skier down Whistlestop toward urgent care facilities at the base village, a Mountain Safety Team member trails behind to warn oncoming skiers to stay clear. Sean McAlindin/Sky-Hi News A March 1 collision at Winter Park Resort involving an 8-year-old skier and an adult snowboarder is the type of incident that can unfold on busy days at the mountain: sudden and often hard to prevent. Two days later, a press release by Fr…