Colorado Shines A Spotlight On...

January isn't just about fresh powder and mid-season turns-it's Ski Safety Awareness Month, a time when Colorado's ski areas put extra focus on slope safety and encourage skiers and riders to be mindful on the mountain.

Across Colorado Ski Country USA, resorts took to the slopes and screens to educate guests on Your Responsibility Code-the 10 essential guidelines from the National Ski Areas Association designed to help skiers and riders navigate the mountain as safely as possible.

From reminders to stay in control (because nobody wants to be "that guy") to knowing where to stop (spoiler: not in the middle of a run), resorts found creative ways to keep safety top of mind. Many also offered behind-the-scenes glimpses of their ski patrol in action and hosted special events to highlight the importance of safety on the slopes.

And in the state capitol, Governor Jared Polis proclaimed January 23 as Colorado Ski Safety Awareness Day, further emphasizing the significance of education and responsibility on the mountain.

Skiing and riding in Colorado is all about fun, freedom, and adventure-and knowing and obeying the Code makes it even funner, even freer, and even more adventurous.