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safe skiing and snowboarding on the mountain is each person's responsibility.
Following the ?Colorado Ski Safety Act?, the "Your Responsibility Code",
and the ?Freestyle Terrain Use Guidelines? will help all skiers and snowboarders
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Ski Safety Act |
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It
is your duty to obey the law. The Colorado State Legislature recognizes
that dangers are inherent in the sport of skiing, regardless of any and
all reasonable safety measures that can be employed. Therefore the Colorado
Skier Safety Act of 1979, as amended, contains provisions that are important
to all members of the skiing public. Copies of the Act are available at
any ticket office or Ski Patrol facility.
Under
Colorado law, a skier assumes the risk of injury to person or property
resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing and may
not recover from any ski area operator for any injury resulting from any
of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing, including changing weather
conditions, existing and changing snow conditions, bare spots, rocks,
stumps, trees, cliffs, extreme terrain, jumps and freestyle terrain, collision
with natural objects, man-made objects or other skiers, variations in
terrain, and the failure of skiers to ski within their own abilities.
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Your Responsibility
Code |
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The
National Ski Areas Association established "Your Responsibility Code"
in 1966 as a code of ethics for all skiers on the mountain. Today, the
code reflects not only skier safety, but snowboarder and lift safety as
well. The points listed in the Your Responsibility Code are the rules
of the road when you are on the mountain. You may see people using alpine,
snowboard, telemark, cross-country or other specialized ski equipment,
such as that used by disabled 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 and snowboarding, which common sense and
personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code listed below and
share with others the responsibility for a great skiing or snowboarding
experience. Please note, violations of Your Responsibility Code, and the
following additional rules, ordinances and/or guidelines may result in
criminal prosecution, civil liability and/or loss of lift privileges without
compensation or refund:
- Always remain in control and
be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
- People ahead of you have the
right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
- Do not stop where you obstruct
a trail or are not visible from above.
- Whenever starting downhill or
merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
- Always use devices to help prevent
runaway equipment.
- Observe all posted signs and
warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
- Prior to using any lift, you
must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride, & unload safely.
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Freestyle
Terrain Use Guidelines |
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Freestyle
terrain may include half-pipes, as well as terrain parks and terrain features.
They are provided for your enjoyment and offer adventure, challenge and
fun. However, freestyle terrain use, like all skiing and riding, exposes
you to the risk of serious injury. Prior to using freestyle terrain, it
is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with all instructions and
warnings and to follow "Your Responsibility Code".
- Freestyle Terrain contains man-made
and natural terrain variations.
- Freestyle Terrain changes constantly
due to weather and use.
- Inspect Freestyle Terrain before
using and throughout the day.
- In jumping and using this terrain,
you assume the risk of serious injury.
- Be courteous and respect others.
- No more than one user on a Terrain
feature at a time.
- Never jump blindly - use a spotter
when necessary. Look before you leap!
- It is your responsibility to
control your body on the ground and in the air.
- Always clear the landing area
quickly.
- Always ride or ski in control
and within your ability.
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Click Here
to view the list of Safety Tips - helpful hints to make your
on-mountain
experience even better!
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