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Mountain Safety Guide


Skier & Boarder Responsibility Code


  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.

Winter sports involve risk of serious injury or death. Your knowledge, decisions and actions contribute to your safety and that of others. If you need help understanding the Code, please ask any ski area employee.


DEEP SNOW SAFETY:

Fresh snow is fun, but it also creates additional risks.

•Avoid Tree Wells. These are voids or depressions in the snow that form around the base of a tree and are often hidden by low branches. Skiers and riders can fall into these wells and die. To avoid tree wells, steer clear of trees and stay in control.

•Stay With a Buddy. Always maintain visual contact and stay close enough that you can pull or dig each other out of deep snow.

•Carry Information. Have ski patrol phone numbers so you can quickly call for help(but be aware of areas without cell coverage).

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MOUNTAIN SAFETY RESOURCES

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE
•NSAA Responsibility Code

LIFT SAFETY
•Aerial Ropeway Fact Sheet

HELMETS

•Helmet Fact Sheet

•Helmet Safety Guide

AVALANCHE SAFETY

•NSAA Avalanche Safety Guide

•U.S. Avalanche Centers

•Kachina Peaks Avalanche Center

•Utah Acalanche Center

•Colorado Avalanche Center

NATIONAL INJURY DATA

•Injury Fact Sheet

•Fatality Fact Sheet


SKI PATROL PHONE CONTACT DATABASE

•Ski Patrol Contacts