Safety Tips to Share with Others
To Share with Others
- Know the code, because it is YOUR responsibility
- Stay In Control
- People Ahead Have the Right of Way
- Stop in a Safe Place
- Look Uphill & Yield When Merging
- Use Brakes Or Leashes
- Observe & Obey All Signs & Warnings
- Know How to Use The Lifts Safety
- Look Before You Leap
- Easy Style It
- Respect Gets Respect
- Always move to the side of the trail when pulling over to stop
- Use Waterproof outer layers with synthetic fibers underneath on wet/cold days
- Watch your speed! Fast skiing & riding is unsafe for everyone
- When going off jumps, please remember to use a spotter.
- You may get tired today, so take breaks and stay hydrated.
- SPACE NOT SPEED; safety is not done by accident.
- Be aware of changing weather and snow conditions
- Set a meeting time and place for your group in case you get separated.
- Cover up! Leave no skin exposed to the elements
- Etiquette: Use "on your left/right" when passing others
- Be sure to slow down when entering lift mazes
- Respect the slow zone areas
- Decide on a meeting place for your group before you get on the hill
- Wear an extra layer and keep your face covered up
- Observe slow zones—be alert and slow down in high-traffic areas
- The more people that are on a trail, the slower you should go.
- (three second rule)Look 3 seconds ahead of you and where you want to go, not toward objects you are trying to avoid.
- (slower skiers/riders)Slower skiers/riders on catwalks or narrow trials should leave room for others to pass.
- (Accident)Never leave the scene of an accident. Send someone to call ski patrol and wait for their arrival.
- (ask for help)When loading/unloading a chairlift with small children, ask the lift attendant for assistance
- (be aware when carving) The new carving equipment enables more people to carve turns and ski/board faster. Be aware of your speed, and watch for skiers/boarders all around you
- (Blind spots) Slow down when skiing/riding over knolls or blind spots to ensure you can avoid any unseen objects or people below you.
- (bring a friend) Never ski/ride in trees without a partner, and exercise caution.
- (check your speed) The more people that are on a trail, the slower you should go.
- (cross skis for ski patrol) When in need of Ski Patrol, cross skis in the snow above you.
- (Don't park in the middle of the street) Think of a ski/boarding run like a street. You wouldn't park in the middle of the street, nor would you pull into traffic without looking.
- (Give kids room) Yield to kids. Give them extra room. Kids ski/ride unpredictably, and often do not know right from left.
- (lift Safety) Know how to use lifts safely. When in doubt, ask for help from the lift attendant.
- (Look 3 seconds ahead) Look 3 seconds ahead of you and where you want to go, not toward objects you are trying to avoid.
- (Listen to the body) Listen to your body. Stretch and warm-up properly before pushing your personal limits or skill level.
- Take it easy late in the day when you begin to tire; this is when most accidents happen.
