ICE HAZARDS
Icy conditions provide extra hazards to skiers and boarders. To ensure your safety on icy slopes take special note of the following points:
• Icy conditions are more likely in the morning and late afternoon;

• Be aware of changing weather and snow conditions – the degree of difficulty of any slope is greatly increased when ice covered;

• Choose runs that suit your ability, observe all slope signs and don't let a friend talk you into skiing or boarding a run you don't think you can handle;

   • If a friend is in danger or difficulty don't take unnecessary risks to rescue them – seek Ski Patrol assistance;

• Skis and boards should be especially tuned to handle ice.
If you do fall on an icy slope, use the following techniques to arrest your sliding on the snow:

• Edge your skis/board into the ice to regain control of your speed;

• Grasping your ski pole above its basket, thrust the point of the ski pole into the ice.
 

Alcohol & Drugs are fuel for disaster in the snow, they impair your judgement and your ability. Your reaction times are significantly reduced and increase the risk of injury. The whole alpine experience begins when you leave home and doesn’t finish until you return. Avoid alcohol consumption and the use of illegal substances, because they increase your risk of hypothermia.

Alcohol & Drugs impair judgement, slow response time and reduce your ability to respond to an emergency.