The Mountain Responsibility Code

Your responsibility on the mountain!

Skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyed in many ways. 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 that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code listed below and share with other skiers the responsibility for a great skiing experience.

Respect for others - A skier or snowboarder must behave in such a way that he does not endanger or prejudice others.

Control of speed and skiing or snowboarding - A skier or snowboarder must move in control. He must adapt his speed and manner of skiing or snowboarding to his personal ability.

Choice of route - A skier or snowboarder coming from behind must choose his route in such a way that he does not endanger skiers or snowboarders ahead.

Overtaking - A skier or snowboarder may overtake another skier or snowboarder above or below and to the right or to the left provided that he leaves enough space for the overtaken skier or snowboarder to make any voluntary or involuntary movement.

Entering, starting and moving upwards - A skier or snowboarder entering a marked run, starting again after stopping or moving upwards on the slopes must look up and down the slopes that he can do so without endangering himself or others.

Stopping on the piste - Unless absolutely necessary, a skier or snowboarder must avoid stopping on the piste in narrow places or where visibility is restricted. After a fall in such a place, a skier or snowboarder must move clear of the piste as soon as possible.

Climbing and descending on foot - A skier or snowboarder either climbing or descending on foot must keep to the side of the piste. Respect for signs and markings.

Assistance - At accidents, every skier or snowboarder is duty bound to assist. Identification - Every skier or snowboarder and witness, whether a responsible party or not, must exchange names and addresses following an accident.

Source: FIS-Ski.com and NSAA.org

Responsibility Code
SMART Style
ATML Model
AASI.org
Terrain Park Safety.org
FIS