Skier Responsibility Code

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Alpine

  1. Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
  2. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
  3. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
  4. Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
  5. If you are involved in or witness a collision or accident, you must remain at the scene and identify yourself to the Ski Patrol.
  6. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
  7. Observe all posted signs and warnings.
  8. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
  9. You must not use lifts or terrain if your ability is impaired through use of alcohol or drugs.
  10. You must have sufficient physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to safely load, ride and unload lifts. If in doubt, ask the lift attendant.

Nordic

  1. Always check posted trail conditions.
  2. Ski in the indicated direction and obey all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails.
  3. Always ski to the right when meeting on-coming skiers and when skiing on double track
  4. Yield the track to faster skiers and skiers calling 'track'.
  5. Ski in control. on two-way trails descending skiers have the right of way.
  6. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible to others. Move off the track quickly if you fall or during rest stops.
  7. Do not litter. Take out what you pack in. Respect all property
  8. Report all incidents.