Ski Terrain Park Daily Inspection

Terrain park inspections are among the highest-liability areas at ski resorts. This checklist addresses NSAA Freestyle Terrain guidelines, Smart Style safety campaigns, and industry best practices for jump, rail, and halfpipe features that must be assessed daily before public access.

Industry: Sports and Recreation
Frequency: Daily - Before terrain park opening
Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes
Role: Terrain Park Manager / Senior Terrain Park Staff
Total Items: 28

Jump and Kicker Features

Inspect all jump features for safe shape and landings.

Jump takeoffs smooth with consistent radius and no abrupt lips or compression?
Landing zones with adequate snow depth and smooth consistent slope?
Jump knuckles (transition from lip to landing) properly shaped with no flat spots?
Jump outrun areas clear of obstacles, equipment, and people?
Jump sizes appropriate for park ability level designation?
Ability level signs and Smart Style reminders posted at park entrance?
Staff test hits completed on all jumps before public access?

Rail and Jib Features

Inspect all rail, box, and jib features.

Rail and box approach ramps smooth with adequate snow and no ice?
All rails and boxes securely anchored and not shifting under load?
Rail ends and edges free of sharp metal burrs, broken welds, or protruding hardware?
Box and down flat features have adequate snow coverage or smooth surface?
Landing zones beyond all rail features adequate and clear?
Features spaced to prevent simultaneous use conflicts?
Padding present on applicable feature ends and poles?

Halfpipe or Superpipe

Inspect halfpipe/superpipe if present.

Pipe walls at consistent height throughout with no significant low sections?
Pipe transitions smooth with no abrupt edges or compression points?
Flat bottom of pipe smooth and clear of debris?
Pipe lips consistent and sharp (not rounded or soft)?
Pipe width consistent throughout?
Pipe difficulty and safety signage posted?
Staff test runs completed in pipe before opening?

Overall Park Safety and Signage

Verify park-wide safety systems and communications.

Terrain park ability level signs posted at all entry points?
Smart Style messaging (Make a Plan, Look Before, Easy Style It, Respect) posted?
Park boundaries clearly marked with ropes or signs?
Ski patrol coverage plan for terrain park established?
Emergency access lane for toboggan extraction clear?
Terrain park staff on duty for supervision and feature maintenance?
Daily terrain park inspection log completed and filed?

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Why Use This Ski Terrain Park Daily Inspection?

This ski terrain park daily inspection helps sports and recreation teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for terrain park manager / senior terrain park staff professionals, this checklist covers 28 critical inspection points across 4 sections. Recommended frequency: daily - before terrain park opening.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Ski Terrain Park Daily Inspection cover?

This checklist covers 28 inspection items across 4 sections: Jump and Kicker Features, Rail and Jib Features, Halfpipe or Superpipe, Overall Park Safety and Signage. It is designed for sports and recreation operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed daily - before terrain park opening. Each completion takes approximately 45-60 minutes.

Who should use this Ski Terrain Park Daily Inspection?

This checklist is designed for Terrain Park Manager / Senior Terrain Park Staff professionals in the sports and recreation industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.