Equip Kids with GPS Tracking Device
Manufactured by Flaik, the GPS tracking device is the size of a cell phone; and fits into a neoprene pouch which is secured around the child's leg, above his or her boot.
Every child enrolled in the standard children's ski or snowboard programs at Alpine Meadows or Homewood receives a GPS device to wear for the day.
"There are really two reason for incorporating GPS tracking into our programs," said Doug Pierini, Director of Ski and Snowboard School at Alpine Meadows and Homewood. "Primarily, the GPS tracking device offers an additional element of safety. Secondarily, the GPS device offers a real element of fun: a child can log onto the resorts' websites after a day of skiing with the GPS device and view the trails he or she skied during a given day," he added.
With the GPS Device, a child's location is tracked in real time. If a child needs to be located immediately, a resort representative logs onto a central location host site. The host site then instantly displays the child's location.
The new GPS device is included in all children's full or half-day class lesson programs at Alpine Meadows and Homewood and required to be worn.
What if I'm not enrolled in Homewood's Ski School Program?
The GPS device can be rented by anyone for $20
