thirteenth February 2024
An animated movie to assist younger skiers & snowboarders find out about security on the pistes has been launched to coincide with the busy February faculty vacation interval. It comes as security is turning into a rising concern with PlanetSKI contacted by the mainstream media on the topic. NEW
It’s the concept of the individuals behind a marketing campaign arrange after a number of tragic accidents within the French Alps.
The movie is the most recent initiative of Amie Henderson and Louise Paley, who dwell in Morzine.
They co-founded the Piste X Code (pronounced Piste Cross Code) in January 2022.
The bi-lingual on-piste security marketing campaign is geared toward decreasing the rising variety of pointless accidents and collisions on the slopes.
The 2 ladies have set about reminding guests of all ages in regards to the rules of protected snowboarding and snowboarding.
Now they’ve produced a brief movie that’s a child-focused model of the Piste X Code.
Monty’s Mountain Journey – Keep Secure on the Pistes options Monty the Yeti.
Monty the Yeti. Picture © Piste X Code
It’s simply two minutes lengthy and condenses the eight piste security suggestions into 5 brief and memorable classes demonstrated by Monty and his mates.
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The problems of crowded slopes and security are more and more catching the eye of the mainstream media.
The Telegraph not too long ago reported on it quoting PlanetSKI.
Final week The Instances wrote a 2-page function on the topic with PlanetSKI editor, James Cove, extensively quoted as he put the headlines into context and provided evaluation and security recommendation.
See right here for the total article in The Instances.
And whereas we’re as regards to the mainstream media turning to PlanetSKI for info right here is an article in The Mirror from Tuesday thirteenth February that quotes PlanetSKI on the demise of Esprit Ski.
PlanetSKI in The Instances
However again to the Piste X Code security video…
“Our purpose is to introduce the rules of piste security to youngsters of all ages in a enjoyable and provoking manner, utilizing a format that they’ll bear in mind,” says Louise.
“Having skied for a few years with my daughters, I do know that it’s doable to embed the rules of protected on-piste behaviour from a really early age; that’s what we purpose to do with this brief movie.”
Amie Henderson & Louise Paley. Picture © Piste X Code
“Kids love cartoons so it was necessary for us to create a high-quality animation to introduce this topic,” says Amie.
“We engaged the assist of Lil Critter Workshop, a Bristol (UK)-based animation and storytelling studio chargeable for exhibits which have streamed on Netflix, CITV, Cartoon Community and Discovery Children.
“With out their experience and steady assist, our Monty’s Mountain Journey – Keep Secure on the Pistes undertaking would by no means have come to life.”
Lorna Henderson, Inventive Director at Lil Critter Workshop managed the animation undertaking on behalf of the Piste X Code.
“Our experience lies in capturing the eye and creativeness of little viewers,” says Lorna.
“Bringing Monty the yeti to life, creating a sensible mountain setting and balancing the risks of the slopes with the chance to have enjoyable was our focus.”
