SKIING CAN BE ENJOYED IN MANY WAYS
At ski areas you may see people
using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross country
and other specialized ski equipment, such as
that used by disabled or other skiers.
Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the
slopes, always show courtesy to others and be
aware that there are elements of risk in skiing
that common sense and personal awareness can
help reduce. Observe the code listed below and
share with other skiers the responsibility for a
great skiing experience.
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Your
Responsibility Code
- Ski under control and in such a manner
that you can stop or avoid other skiers or
objects.
- When skiing downhill or overtaking
another skier, avoid the skier below you.
- Do not stop where you obstruct a trail
or are not visible from above.
- When entering a trail or starting
downhill, yield to other skiers.
- Always use devices to help prevent
runaway skis.
- Keep off closed trails and posted areas,
and observe all posted signs.
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Snowboard Safety
Tips
- The front foot should be attached by a
security leash.
- Before changing direction, especially on
a backside turn look behind and check your
blind spot.
- Stop only at the side of the pistes and
kneel or stand facing up-hill in order to
see oncoming traffic rather than sitting
down in the middle of the pistes.
- When not attached, your board should be
face-down on the piste with the bindings in
the snow.
- Due to danger of crevasses, do not
remove your snowboard when traversing
glaciers
- The rear foot should be detached from
the bindings when riding or boarding the
chair.
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