Alpine Responsibility Code
Regardless of how you enjoy your snow sport, always show courtesy to others, Be aware that there are unherant risks in all snow recreational activities that common sense and personal awareness can reduce. These risks include rapid changes in weather, visibilty and surface conditions, collisions with other people, and natural and artificial hazards such as rocks, trees, stumps, bare spots, vehicles, lift towers, snwo fences and snowmaking equipment.
Know and Observe the Code below - It's YOUR responsibility
- Know your ability and always stay in control and be able to stop and avoid other people or objects. It is your responsibility to stay in control on the ground and in the air.
- Take lessons from qualified professional instructors, to learn and progress.
- As you proceed downhill or overtake another person, you must avoid the people below and beside you.
- Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or run, or are not visible from above.
- When entering a trail or run or starting downhill, look uphill and give way to others.
- When riding chairlifts always use the restraining devices. Always use suitable restraints to prevent runaway ski/snowboardin
g equipment. Ensure your equipment is in good condition. - Observe and obey all signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails or runs and out of closed areas.
- Before using any lift you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
- Do not ski, snowboard, ride a lift or undertake any other alpine activity if your ability is impaired by drugs or alcohol.
- If you are involved in, or witness an accident, alert Ski Patrol, remain at the scene and identify yourself to the Ski Patrol.
Know the Code. It's your responsibility.
RESPECT GETS RESPECT
FROM THE LIFT LINE, TO THE SLOPES, THROUGH THE PARK AND THE RESORT
A downloadable version of this code is available here
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