Snow Sports Safety
Responsibility Code
Skiing can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas you may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross country or other specialized ski equipment, such as that used by adaptive athletes or other skiers. 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 slope users the responsibility for a great skiing experience.
- Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
- People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
- Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
- Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
- You are responsible to prevent runaway equipment.
- Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
- Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
- You must know how and be able to load, ride, and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
- Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
- If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact informations with each other and a ski area employee.
- KNOW THE CODE. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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 an employee.
This is only a partial list; be safety conscious. Failure to comply with this code may result in loss of slope-use privileges. No sledding is allowed in the ski area at any time.
Skiing and snowboarding are active and exciting outdoor sports with inherent risks that cannot be eliminated, including the risk of serious injury and death. Because of these risks, it is YOUR responsibility to be aware of your surroundings, the conditions, and your ability. Both natural and man-made obstacles and hazards are inherent in skiing and snowboarding. Resorts may use poles, barrels, pads, flags, discs, ropes, fencing, signs, and other devices to provide visual warnings of such elements. No resort can mark all hazards and obstacles, and these devices may not prevent all injuries.
Snow Sports Safety
Back Packs on Lifts • Lift riders should remove backpacks to allow their back to touch the back of chair, and ensure all straps are tucked in and not dangling loose. It is the guest's responsibility to check for loose equipment before exiting the chairlift.
Children in back packs or carriers are not allowed on the lifts or slopes.
Alternative Sliding Devices • All skis and snowboards must have metal edges. Snow bikes, snow decks, or other sliding devices are not permitted.
Uphill Travel • Uphill travel using skins or other skis designed to travel uphill on snow is permitted on open terrain during operating hours. All trail users must have a valid slope use ticket or pass. Uphill traffic should stay to the side of the trail while climbing.
External Speakers • External speakers are not permitted while skiing or riding the lifts. The use of headphones is also discouraged.
Weapons • No weapons of any kind are authorized in common areas or public facilities on Resort Property. Guests with concealed firearms permits are to place firearm in their locked vehicle.
Sledding Policy • Sledding or tobogganing can be a fun winter pastime, but this activity is not appropriate on our ski slopes and trails as they aren’t designed for this activity. Sledding on ski slopes and trails can be hazardous.
Tree Skiing/Riding And Skiing/Riding Out Of Bounds •
Caution: If you ski/ride in areas other than open and designated trails, you are voluntarily accepting additional responsibility for injury or death. When you enter areas between or outside designated trails, you have entered the unknown. These areas are not maintained or patrolled. You are assuming risks that may include getting lost or suffering other harm or injury.
Warning • Stay away from padded and other marked objects. Limited Protection: Padding will NOT protect you from serious injury. Learn more here
Chairlift Safety
THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR PASSENGER ROPEWAYS recognizes that certain dangers and risks are inherent in machines of this type, and their operation. It is also recognized that inherent and other risks or dangers exist for those who are in the process of loading, riding or unloading from lifts, tows or conveyors. Passengers accept the risks inherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware. Passengers shall use good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using the ropeway, tow or conveyor, including:
- Participating in the loading, riding, and unloading processes in such a manner as to reduce risks for themselves and others;
- Obeying all written and oral instructions and warnings;
- Refraining from using the lift, tow or conveyor while under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
- Properly use the lift, tow or conveyor and equipment provided.
All passengers who use a lift, tow or conveyor shall be responsible for their own loading, riding, and unloading. They shall be presumed to have sufficient ability, physical dexterity, and/or personal assistance to negotiate and to be evacuated safely. Passengers shall maintain control of their speed and course while loading and unloading. A passenger shall get on and get off at designated areas. No passenger shall load the lift without first understanding and observing the proper loading, riding, and unloading procedures. Passengers, while riding a ropeway, tow or conveyor, shall not throw or expel there from any object, nor shall any passenger do any act or thing that shall interfere with the operation. Passengers shall not willfully engage in any type of conduct that may contribute to or cause injury to any other person. Please read
View the Virginia Winter Sports Safety Act here.
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