Snowboarding in MA - riding the Berkshires

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1 - What does one need to KNOW & DO before taking any hits or features in a Terrain Park? *
A		The rules of the Terrain Park.
B		Take an inspection run and inspect every feature first = Look before you leap!
C		Where the largest jumps are.
D		Where the crowd can get the best view of you doing an awesome trick.
E		Both A & B above.

2 - Where are the rules for Ski Butternut's TWISTED Terrain Park Posted? *
A		There is a sign at the lift.
B		There is a sign at the entrance to the Terrain Park.
C		There is a sign at the bottom of the Terrain Park.
D		What sign – Who needs a sign?
E		There is a list on the Ski Butternut web site under Snowboarding and also under Terrain Parks.
F		Both B & E above.

3 - What are the Boarders/Skiers responsibility when approaching any feature? *
A		Post a spotter to insure the landing zone is clear and remains clear while you approach the jump!
B		Call your drop. Remember Respect gets Respect.
C		Make sure the camera man is in a good place.
D		Get as much speed as possible – speed is always your friend.
E		Need to do both A & B above.

4 - If you hit someone in the Terrain Park - what should you do? *
A		Run and hide so you don’t get caught.
B		Immediately go to their aid and see if they are OK.
C		If injured have a friend go to Ski Patrol and report the injury and the specific location while you stay with the injured party, but don’t touch them or try to move them.
D		Move them to a safe location off to the side of the trail so others can continue to use the feature.
E		Have someone block off the hit or feature so that no one else takes the feature in an effort to prevent any more contact with the injured person.
F		Do B, C & E (but not A or D above.)

5 – Who is the TWISTED Terrain Park for? *
A		Me and my bros - as we rule the park – no one else gets in.
B		The Park is open to anyone with a valid Ski Butternut Terrain Park pass.
C		Snowboarders only – No skiers should hang in the Park.
D		Anyone can get in.

6 - Who is the SCOOTER Progression Park for? *
A		Only for little kids under 40 inches tall.
B		The Park is open to anyone interested in getting a taste of air and the feel for sliding metal – you do not need to be in possession of a Terrain Park Pass to use this park although you need to know and follow the rules.
C		Don’t you know it’s a Snowboarders only area. – No skiers should hang in the Scooter Park.
D		Only here for wimps. Real riders wouldn’t be caught dead in this park.

7 – What does this symbol represent when used on a Ski Area Trail Map? *
A		It tells you there is a Terrain Park on this trail and it is the standard symbol used by many Ski Areas and endorsed by the NSAA to indicate a Terrain Park. It can vary in size to indicate the relative size and difficulty of the terrain park hits.
B		This means that you could get squashed here.
C		Pancakes sold here.
D		Go BIG or Go Home!

8 – At Ski Butternut what is needed to access the TWISTED Terrain Park? *
A		A clear conscious and good karma.
B		A season pass or valid lift ticket.
C		A terrain park pass from any other ski area.
D		A Ski Butternut Terrain Park Pass. And yes there is a cost to get one: $3 (1-Day) or $10 (Season Long). In addition I need to pass this lame test! At least the revenue collected here goes back into the parks.
E		Both B & D above.

9 – After taking a hit and unfortunately landing on my butt what should I do? *
A		Laugh or cry for 5 minutes while sitting in the landing zone hoping others won’t crush me like a bug.
B		Cuss Like a sailor.
C		Lay on my back and hope no one saw me blow it.
D		Quickly get myself and my gear out of the way. Clear the landing zone so that other can use the feature safely.

10 – True or False – It’s OK for me and others to pass those sitting on the side and ski or ride through the landing zones of the features because they often have the best snow? *
		True – Those sitting above the feature are just resting anyway – no way are they cued up to take the feature – people in terrain parks never sit down on the snow or wait their turn!
		False – Those sitting there aren’t just hanging out, they’re waiting their turn and getting ready to call their drop. If you blow by them you’ve violated three rules of the park 1 – Call your drop, 2 – Respect gets respect, 3 - Go with the Flow.

11 – True or False – I need to show my Terrain Park pass every time I enter the park? *
		True
		False

12 – Yes or NO – Will the ski area close a feature during the day so that a Park Ranger can do maintenance on it? *
		Yes
		No

13 – True or False – Inverted aerials are NOT permitted in the park? *
		True
		False

14 – True or False – Use of Helmets are encouraged at all times in the park. *
		True (Please accept that Ski Butternut encourages - but can not force individuals to wear a helmet It’s common sense to use one but this is a personal choice.)
		False – Who needs a helmet I never fall.