"There are a lot of blind spots in skiing and snowboarding, whether they're naturally caused by slopes or dips in the trail or man-made through terrain park features. These spots often turn into serious hazards, especially when someone wipes out beneath the slope. This blind spot created quite a mess after someone wound up injured directly underneath it. Several snowboarders came over the hill with the tiniest amount of time to slam on the breaks before reaching the group below, leading to multiple falls."
"The feature is a bit confusing and unclear, but it is evident that someone should have stood on top of the bulge and warned passing skiers and snowboarders of the situation below. Tim Konrad is the founder and publisher of Unofficial Networks, a leading platform for skiing, snowboarding, and outdoor adventure. With over 20 years in the ski industry, Tim's global ski explorations... More by Unofficial Networks"
Skiing and snowboarding trails contain blind spots caused by natural slope changes and by man-made terrain park features. Blind spots become serious hazards when a fallen person lies below an unseen incline. An incident occurred where a rider was injured beneath a bulge, causing several snowboarders to arrive with almost no time to brake and triggering multiple falls. The feature was confusing and lacked clear warnings. A person positioned above the bulge to warn passing skiers and snowboarders could have prevented the chain of collisions. Proper spotters and clearer signage reduce such risks.
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