Alpine Responsibility Code

There are inherent risks in all snow recreational activities. Common sense, staying in control and personal awareness can reduce these risks. Risks include rapid changes in weather, visibility and surface conditions, as well as natural and artificial hazards such as rocks, trees, stumps, vehicles, lift towers, snow fences and snowmaking equipment. Observe the code and ski and ride with courtesy to others.

Winter sports involve risk of serious injury or death. Your knowledge, decisions and actions contribute to your safety and the safety of others.

Know your ability

• Stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.

• You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.

• Do not ski, board, ride lifts or use terrain, if your ability is impaired by drugs or alcohol.

Know your role

• Use protective equipment (especially helmets) to minimise the risk of injury.

• Prevent runaway equipment.

• Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.

• Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.

• If you are involved in a collision or incident, do not leave the scene. Share your contact information with each other and Resort Staff.

Know your zone

• People ahead and downhill of you have right of way. You must avoid them.

• Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.

• Before starting downhill, or merging into a trail, look uphill and give way to others.

Observe the Code

Regardless of how you enjoy your snow sport, there are inherent risks in all snow recreational activities. While in an alpine environment always show courtesy to others and be aware that common sense, protective equipment and personal awareness can reduce the risks. These risks include rapid changes in the weather, visibility and surface conditions, as well as natural and artificial hazards such as rocks, trees, stumps, vehicles, lift towers, snow fences and snowmaking equipment.

Snow sports are lots of fun, but if you do not pay attention to the Code, you could end up hurting yourself or those around you. Observe the Code and share with others the responsibility for a great experience.

Respect gets respect. From the lift line, to the slopes, through the park and the resort.