Kirkwood, CA – Kirkwood Mountain Resort’s commitment to its freeride and terrain park scenes took a flying leap forward with the resort’s recent announcement that an inflatable airbag will now be a permanent fixture at the Tahoe ski area.

Manufactured by U.S. Airbag, this cutting-edge terrain park feature will simulate a soft powder landing allowing skiers and snowboarders to safely attempt new tricks and push the boundaries of the sport. The decision to purchase the airbag was a direct result of a successful demo held over the course of the recent holiday period during which guests of all ages and ability levels tried the new feature.

“Kirkwood partnered with U.S. Airbag earlier this season to bring in one of its new airbags as part of the company’s Jump On It tour,” said Jon Copeland, VP of Skier Services at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. “The turnout for the demo was way beyond our expectations and the influx of positive comments regarding the new feature convinced the resort to invest in this new technology on a long term basis.”