Padraig’s Place is a local non-profit organization that provides a fun experience for skiers and snowboarders with both physical and cognitive disabilities. They provide an opportunity to experience winter fun in a safe, family-friendly atmosphere. They tailor their lessons to suit the individual needs, creating the best memories, again and again.
Wild Mountain is excited to be working with Padraig’s Place!
For more information and to sign up for lessons at Wild Mountain with Padraig’s Place click the link below.
Common sense, it's one of the most important things to keep in mind and practice when on the slopes. The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) believes education, helmet use, respect, and common sense are very important when cruising down the mountain.
NSAA developed Your Responsibility Code to help skiers and boarders be aware that there are elements of risk in snowsports that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce.
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.
Winter sports involve risk of serious injury or death. Your knowledge, decisions and actions contribute to your safety and that of others. If you need help understanding the Code, please ask any ski area employee.
KNOW THE CODE: IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Lift Safety
Be familiar with the type of lift you are riding, and ask for help if you need it.
Before loading, remove backpacks and secure loose items. Remove pole straps from wrists.
Look over your shoulder to watch the chair approach.
Sit all the way in the chair, with your back to the seat rest.
If the lift has a restraint bar, wait until everyone is seated, and slowly reach up and lower the bar. Do not attempt to lower the bar if you cannot reach it! Adults should always help kids to lower the bar.
Be aware of your surroundings while riding the lift. If you drop something, let it fall! You can always ask ski patrol for help retrieving the lost item.
As you approach the top terminal, prepare to raise the bar. Look for signs advising you to do so to help with your timing.
Tips For Avoiding Collisions
1. Be Ready
Be ready to slow down or avoid objects or other people at any time. Ski and ride in such a way that you are always able to control yourself regardless of conditions and avoid others and objects you may encounter on the run, groomed or otherwise.
2. Stay Alert
Stay alert to what’s going on around you, especially other skiers and riders. Being aware of those around and changing conditions will help you have a fun and safe day on the hill.
3. Plan Ahead
Ease up at blind spots, check uphill when merging onto trails, and give other skiers plenty of room when passing. Look out for spots on the run where traffic merges or you can't see what's coming next. If you are unfamiliar with a run, take it easy the first time down it and make note of places where you'll want to slow down, such as cat tracks and rollers. Also, give other skiers and riders lots or room, especially if you are passing them. There's plenty of space out there, so there's no need to crowd each other.
By doing these three things every run, you'll be helping keep the slopes safe and enjoyable, for you and everyone else.
Freestyle Terrain / Terrain Park Safety
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.
WARNING
Season Passes & X3 Cards
Season Passes for the 2024/25 season are on sale now.
Purchase by April 8 for next winter's lowest rate.
Ski Free At Partner Resorts
Most season passes come with two complimentary tickets to both Spirit Mountain and Powder Ridge. Learn More.
Bring-A-Friend Tickets
All season passes come with two $35 Bring-A-Friend tickets. Learn More.
Good Vibes Pass Holder Party
Every spring we throw a party for our season pass and X3 card holders. The food and brewskis are on us!
Growing Our Snowmaking
We want more trails and bigger terrain parks earlier in the season. So, we are growing our snowmaking capacity by 33% for next winter. Learn More.
No Price Increase For 24/25
We aren't raising prices a penny for the 2024/25 season.
Purchase By April 8 & Save
Get next winter's lowest rate on a season pass when you purchase by April 8.
*Available to currently enrolled, full-time college students who have graduated high school. Minimum of 12 credits for undergrad studies or 6 credits for grad school. Proof of enrollment required.
**Valid Monday-Friday only.
***Children are only allowed one 6th Grade Pass during their lifetime.
****Family passes are limited to a single household of immediate family members. A maximum of two (2) adults are allowed. Children must be legal dependents, age 17 or younger. Dependent children age 18 are permitted only if enrolled in high school for the 24-25 school year.
*****Spirit Mountain and Powder Ridge offer does not apply to 5 and Under, Night Passes, X3 Cards, 4th Grade Passes or Industry Passes.
X3 Cards
The X3 Card gives you one all-day lift ticket per day, on any 3 days of the season. Come when you like, any day you like at a 30% savings off regular priced tickets. The X3 Card comes on a plastic card with your picture. To redeem, you'll just come to the ticket window to get your ticket.
The X3 Card is good for one ticket per day on 3 separate days. It is meant for a single user and cannot be transferred between guests. All tickets must be used in the 2023/24 season. Tickets do not transfer to future seasons.
Pass Holder Perks
See the additional value you'll receive as a Wild Mountain pass holder here.
Season Pass Insurance
Consider purchasing Season Pass Insurance in case unforseen things impeded your season.
