
MOUNTAIN SAFETY
Your Responsibility Code
Your Responsibility Code
Winter sports involve risk of serious injury or death. Your knowledge, decisions and actions contribute to your safety and that of others.
1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
2. People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
3. Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
4. Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
5. You must prevent runaway equipment.
6. Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
7. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
8. You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
9. Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
10. If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
If you need help understanding the Code, please ask any ski area employee.
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More Safety Topics
Inherent Risks
All action sports, including skiing and snowboarding, are dangerous and there are inherent risks with these activities.
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Lift Safety
Whether this is a chairlift or a rope tow, knowing how to use these lifts will make your day more fun and safe.
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Helmet Use
We promote the use of helmets on the slopes, urging all skiers and riders to wear a snow sports helmet.
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Collision Safety
Be ready to slow down or avoid others, stay alert to changing conditions, and plan ahead at blind spots, merges, and passes.
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Park SMART
Start small, make a plan for every feature, look before dropping, respect other users, and know your limits.
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Tree Well & Snow Immersion
Skiing and snowboarding off the groomed runs and in deep powder is one of the most exciting and appealing parts of our sport. However, if you decide to leave the groomed trails, it is important to understand the risk of a deep snow immersion incident.
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