I think safety issues are the number one priority for all mountain resorts, said Kristen Rust, communications director for Colorado Ski Country. The resorts are doing a great job. People have to remember it is their personal responsibility.
People die each year on the slopes in Colorado.
People dying is inevitable, however, the resorts effort to prevent accidents is improving each year. It is not just about Vail, said Julie Rust, director of ski patrol for Vail. It s about all Colorado resorts. Colorado sets the standard for the entire country and we are committed to continue and improve each year. Vail has implemented the yellow jacket program, a program that specifically deals with safety.