Snowsports can be enjoyed in many ways. You will see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross country and adaptive equipment. 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 that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code and share with others the responsibility for a great mountain experience.

KNOW THE CODE. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
2. People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
3. Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
4. Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
5. You must prevent runaway equipment.
6. Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
7. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
8. You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
9. Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
10. If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.

Complementing the Responsibility Code, #RideAnotherDay promotes 3 actions every skier and rider can take to help keep themselves and those around safer on the slopes. These three actions are:

1. Be Ready
Be ready to slow down or avoid objects or other people at any time. Ski and ride in such a way that you are always able to control yourself regardless of conditions and avoid others and objects you may encounter on the run, groomed or otherwise.

2. Stay Alert
Stay alert to what’s going on around you, especially other skiers and riders. Being aware of those around and changing conditions will help you have a fun and safe day on the hill.

3. Plan Ahead
Ease up at blind spots, check uphill when merging onto trails, and give other skiers plenty of room when passing. Look out for spots on the run where traffic merges or you can't see what's coming next. If you are unfamiliar with a run, take it easy the first time down it and make note of places where you'll want to slow down, such as cat tracks and rollers. Also, give other skiers and riders lots or room, especially if you are passing them. There's plenty of space out there, so there's no need to crowd each other.

By doing these three things every run, you'll be helping keep the slopes safe and enjoyable, for you and everyone else.
SLOW ZONES

Slow Zones are areas of potential congestion and are clearly identifiable by the banners and signs at the run entrances and are clearly marked on the trail maps. Our volunteer Safety Patrollers are on the mountain each day patrolling the 'Slow Zones' and any other areas that could become congested. Look for our volunteer Safety Patrollers in yellow jackets and "Play Safe, Play Smart and Enjoy the Mountain" insignia.

Our members are on the lookout for skiers and riders traveling too fast or displaying reckless behavior. Normally, a verbal warning will correct fast and reckless issues, but
on occasion, skiing and riding privileges are suspended.

Our Mountain Safety Team has been steadily growing and improving for the past years, with a mission to ensure that all guests and employees are aware of the Alpine Responsibility Code and the Smart Style Terrain Park Code to make our slopes safer for all. You can help the Mountain Safety Team by skiing or riding in control, by travelling at the same speed as others in Slow Zones, and by using common sense and courtesy while on our mountains.

Common Questions

How can I tell that I'm in a Slow Zone?There are a couple of ways to know when you're in a Slow Zone. First, check the trail map, where Slow Zones are highlighted in yellow. Most Slow Zones are on beginner runs and at the entrances to our chairlifts. On the mountain, look for green and yellow 'Slow' or 'Slow Zone' banners at the entrance, placed in the snow to force skiers and riders to slow down.

How fast is too fast?
Many people have a hard time remembering what it was like to be a beginner skier or snowboarder, and having to worry about whether there is enough space to attempt a turn. Your first priority is to give people around you space to turn and maneuver. Next, remember that you must always be in control whether you are on an expert run or in a Slow Zone. This is the first point of the Alpine Responsibility Code. Jumps and hits are not allowed in Slow Zones, because when in the air, you have no control over your speed or direction. The speed expected is relevant to how many people are on the run. If there is no one on the run, you may do short radius turns. When there are more people on the run the 10% Rule is in effect: you may pass people at a speed approximately 10% faster than the flow of other skier traffic on the run.

Why can't I go as fast as I want when there's no one else on the run?
Majority of the Slow Zones are on beginner runs, and some of the biggest users of Slow Zones are kids. Kids don't have a high awareness of what other people are doing and are easily distracted. They might be on one side of the run and see something that they want to take a closer look at on the other side and just veer over and cross the run without checking to see if anyone is coming. Kids and adults that are learning to ski also tend to fall on terrain transitions (knolls) and can be trying to recover from a crash in an area that can't be seen from above.