Start with a small-feature park and a repeatable lift lap at Seven Springs. Park names describe the area; the day’s feature signs and your ability decide what to use.
Match the park to the goal
| Park | Official description / access cue |
|---|---|
| Arctic Blast | Small rollers, boxes and banks off Polar Bear Express; a starting progression option. |
| Santa’s Beard | Small-to-medium features and a rope tow, after Arctic Blast to the left off Polar Bear Express. |
| North Park | Beginner-oriented small features on the North Face. |
| The Alley | Rails, boxes, jumps and hips below Blitzen and North Pole. |
| The Spot | Advanced jumps and jibs beside North Pole. |
Make the first lap an inspection
Warm up on ordinary terrain, then look through the park without committing to unfamiliar features. Identify the approach, takeoff, landing and clear exit. Skip a feature if you cannot judge the line or keep control; using a bypass is a valid lap.
- Start small and use one feature at a time.
- Check that the landing is clear and communicate before dropping.
- Respect closures and re-inspect as snow and traffic change the feature.
- Take a park lesson when moving from ordinary skiing to jumps or rails.
Keep the return simple
Agree on the next park and lift before separating. The North Face options and Polar Bear progression options are different laps; do not choose a park solely because a friend is riding a particular chair. Verify the serving lift, park opening and return on the current map and report.
Sources and scope
Seven Springs’ park descriptions and Park SMART guidance.
Page reviewed October 4, 2026. The feature lineup and operating status can change; the table is orientation rather than a daily park report.