Mountain Safety

Please Ski & Ride Safely

1. Stay in control.
2. People ahead of you have the right of way.
3. Stop in a safe place for you & others.
4. When starting downhill or merging, look up & yield.
5. Use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
6. Observe signs and warnings, keep off of closed trails.
7. Know how to use the lifts safely.
   

Freestyle Terrain Guidelines

1. Freestyle Terrain contains man-made and natural terrain variations.
2. Freestyle Terrain changes constantly due to weather and use.
3. Inspect Freestyle Terrain before using, and throughout the day.
4. In jumping & using this terrain, you assume the risk of serious injury.
5. Be courteous and respect others.
6. One user on a Terrain Feature at a time.
7. Never jump blindly - use a spotter when necessary. Look before you leap!
8. It is your responsibility to controI your body on the ground and in the air.
9. Always clear the landing area quickly.
10. Always ride or ski in controI & within your ability.
11. Inverted aerials are not recommended.

SKIERS AND RIDERS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT A GREEN CIRCLE, BLUE SQUARE OR BLACK DIAMOND TRAIL AT YOUR AREA IS NOT NECESSARILY THE SAME AS A SIMILARLY RATED TRAIL AT ANOTHER AREA. THE SYSTEM IS A RELATIVE SYSTEM THAT IS VALID ONLY AT THIS AREA. SKIERS AND RIDERS SHOULD WORK THEIR WAY UP, BEGINNING WITH THE EASIEST TRAILS NO MATTER WHAT THEIR ABILITY LEVEL MAY BE, UNTIL THEY ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE TRAILS AT THE AREA. Be advised that all poles and/or flags, fencing, signage and padding on equipment or objects or other forms of marking devices are used by the ski area to inform you of the presence or location of a potential obstacle or hazard. These markers are no guarantee of your safety and will not protect you from injury. It is part of your responsibility under Your Responsibility Code, including those hazards that are so marked.

Warning: Risk of Avalanche

While snow safety and avalanche mitigation efforts help reduce the risk of avalanches, avalanches and snow slides may occur at ski areas, both inside and outside of the posted boundaries. Avalanches are an inherent risk of the sport due to the nature of snow and its application on steep, mountainous terrain. Become educated on how to reduce the risk of injury or death from avalanches through your own actions and awareness.

Taking these steps may help reduce the risk:

1. Always ski with a partner and keep them within your sight at all times.
2. Obey all signs and closures.
3. Carry avalanche equipment such as beacons or transceivers, reflectors, probes and shovels when skiing or riding in areas where avalanches may occur.
4. Consider wearing a helmet.

Visit http://www.avalanche.org or contact the Mt. Rose ski patrol for further information on the risks and prevention of avalanche-related injuries or death. Need an avalanche training class? Click here for more info