Our Commitment to Safety

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Our member resorts are committed to the safety of guests and employees. Resorts address safety every day and in every facet of operations. They have carefully developed safety measures with the vast experience of safety professionals, history, and forethought.

The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) has consistently recognized and awarded Ski California and its member resorts for making safety a core component of their operations:

Resort Award Year
Ski California Stoked on Safety 2024
Mammoth Mountain Best Overall Safety Program (>500K visits) 2024
Heavenly Mountain Resort Best Collision Prevention Program 2024
Ski California Best Guest Safety Program 2023
Palisades Tahoe Best Overall Safety Program 2023
Mammoth Mountain Best Overall Safety Campaign 2019
Ski California Safety Impact Award 2018
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows Best Employee Safety Program 2018
Mammoth Mountain Best Overall Safety Program 2018
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows Best Guest Safety Program 2017
Mammoth Mountain Best Overall Safety Program 2016
Homewood Mountain Resort NSP Small Alpine Patrol of the Year 2016
Boreal Mountain Resort Best Guest Safety Program 2016
Boreal Mountain Resort (Adam Wunderlich)          National Safety Champion 2015
Mammoth Mountain Best Safety Week Program 2013
Kirkwood Mountain Resort Best Avalanche Safety Program 2013
Sugar Bowl Resort Best Chairlift Safety Program 2013
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Best Overall Safety Program 2011
Heavenly Mountain Resort Best Use of New/Social Media for Safety       2011
Lee Canyon Best Helmet Safety Program 2011
Heavenly Mountain Resort Best Safety Week Program 2010