| - Look ahead and be aware of other skiers and terrain. You are sharing
the slope with others. |
- Listen to your body.
Stretch and warm-up properly before pushing your personal limits or skill
level.
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| - Take it easy late in the day when you begin to tire; this is when most
accidents happen. |
| - If a trail feels overcrowded, carefully pull off to the side and let
others clear out. Often people ski/ride in waves and if you just wait
a minute or two, you will have the trail all to yourself. |
| - If you fall in steep terrain, stop immediately by digging in your skis,
feet, hands, poles, whatever you have to prevent a long slide down the mountain. |
| - When in need of Ski Patrol, take off your skis and cross them in the
snow above you. |
| - The new carving equipment enables more people to carve turns and ski
faster. Be aware of your speed, and watch for skiers all around you. |
| - Think of a ski run like a street. You wouldn't park in the middle
of the street, nor would you pull into traffic without looking. |
| - During flat or low light, ski or ride slower and with extra caution. |
| - Keep your equipment in good condition. Skis/Boards with rough
edges and scarred bases can behave erratically. |
| - Never leave the scene of an accident. Send someone to call Ski
Patrol and wait for their arrival. |
| - Eat and drink during your day on the mountain. Staying hydrated
and well fueled is important, especially at high altitude. |
| - Know and abide by Your Responsibility Code. It has seven points
- learn and understand them. Click Here
to view the Your Responsibility Code. |
| - Slow down when riding over knolls or blind spots to ensure you can avoid
any unseen objects or people below you. |
| - Terrain park users remember to inspect the jumps before taking them.
Know your landings are clear and clear yourself out of the landing area. |
| - Yield to kids. Give them extra room. Kids ski/ride unpredictably,
and often do not know right from left. |
| - Look 3 seconds ahead of you and where you want to go, not towards objects
you are trying to avoid. |
| - When loading/unloading a chairlift with small children, ask the lift
attendant for assistance. |
| - If you ever fall in a wooded area or toward a fixed object, get both
of your feet below you to protect your head and upper body. |
| - Never stop or stand under the chair lift. People can accidentally
drop things from the chair. |
| - Ensure that while riding the chairlift your equipment is well fastened.
Don't lean out of a chairlift to try to retrieve a falling piece of clothing
or equipment. |
| - When skiing/riding in groups, be sure to stop on the sides of trails
to avoid blocking an entire trail. |
| - Consider wearing a helmet, they reduce the risk of head injuries.
Skiing/riding in control is the key to avoiding accidents. |
| - Go slow in Slow Zones! They mark areas of congestion or cross
traffic, so respect others and reduce your speed. |
| - Slower skiers/riders on catwalks or narrow trails should leave room
for others to pass. |
| - When riding a chairlift, always pull down the bar/footrest after notifying
other passengers. |
| - Remove your skis from your shoulder when walking in congested areas. |
| - Exercise care when walking in ski boots, they are slippery! Use
handrails on stairs and watch for slick surfaces. |
| - When loading and unloading lifts, hold poles in 1 hand. Pay attention
to the lift attendant. |
| - Know how to use lifts safely. When in doubt, ask for help from
the lift attendant. |
| - People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility
to avoid them. |
| - Obey all closures. Trails are closed for safety reasons and ignoring
closures exposes you to real risks, the least of which is losing your ticket/pass. |
| - Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or
objects. |
| - The more people that are on a trail, the slower you should go. |
| - Never ski in trees without a partner, and exercise caution. |
| - Look uphill and yield when entering a slope. |
| - Should you ever lose control while headed toward an object, sit down
immediately, putting your hip into the uphill side of the snow. |
| - Know your limits and stay within them. |
| - Read and obey all signs. |
| - Use your peripheral vision to be aware of objects, terrain changes,
and people around you. |
| - When passing on a catwalk, call out "on your left" or "on
your right" to alert the slower skier/rider of your presence. |
| - Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and
avoid others. |
| - Stop only where you are visible from above and be sure you are not obstructing
a trail. |
| - If you are listening to music, take extra care to stay aware of your
surroundings at all times. Be responsible. |
