Terrain Parks

Landing Zone Terrain Parks

The Afton Alps terrain park crew have new features and designs ongoing throughout the season. Two tow ropes to service the east and west terrain park for faster and easier access to park features.

At the base of the terrain park, overlooking all of the features, is the terrain park village dubbed "The Landing Zone". The village offers inviting indoor and outdoor spaces to relax or warm up, enjoy food options, and watch the park action. The food options include Pints & Panini's, snacks and other beverages. Look for special events where music, s'mores, sampling and more are happening. Check out our events calendar for more details.

Terrain Park Crew shovels snow while at Afton Alps, MN

MEADOWS

Not ready for the tow ropes just yet? Head up the chairlift instead and cruise down Susie's Meadow to the Meadows Beginner Park for some mellow features and fun all around!

East

Variety of park features that vary from beginner boxes to rails including a progressive jump line along one side.
Afton Alps Dew After Dark Imagery

West

Features for intermediate to advance park riders looking to find their line and lap from morning till night.
Smart Style

Terrain Park Safety

The National Ski Area Association and Burton Snowboards would like to welcome you to the "Smart Style" Terrain Park Safety initiative. This venture has been a cooperative effort to continue the proper use and progression of terrain parks at mountain resorts while delivering a unified message that is clear, concise, and effective. The more people we can educate and get involved to help spread the word, the better.

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Terrain Park Safety 

The National Ski Area Association and Burton Snowboards would like to welcome you to the "Smart Style" Terrain Park Safety initiative. This venture has been a cooperative effort to continue the proper use and progression of terrain parks at mountain resorts while delivering a unified message that is clear, concise, and effective. The more people we can educate and get involved to help spread the word, the better.

 

The Smart Style Program

There are four main messages that as associated with Smart Style:

  • Make a Plan: Every time you use freestyle terrain, make a plan for each feature you want to use. Your speed, approach, and take off will directly affect your maneuver and landing.
  • Look Before you Leap: Scope around the jumps first, not over them. Know your landings are clear and clear yourself our of the landing area.
  • Easy Style It: Start small and work your way up. (Inverted aerials not recommended!)
    Respect Gets Respect: From the lift line through the park.

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The Landing Zone

Warm up in the LZ with a variety of snack and hydration options.

Landing Zone Sign at Afton Alps, MN