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Skier's Responsibility Codeility
Skiing can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas you
may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross
country or other specialized equipment, such as that
used by disabled 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 others the responsibility for a great skiing experience.
1. Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid
other people or objects.
2. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is
your responsibility to avoid them.
3. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or
are not visible from above.
4. Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail,
look uphill and yield to others.
5. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
6. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed
trails and out of closed areas.
7. Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge
and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
It is your responsibility as a skier or snowboarder
to know and follow these safety guidelines. This is
a partial list. Be safety conscious.
Officially Endorsed by: National
Ski Areas Association
Helmets
As helmets grow in popularity it's important
to know their benefits as well as limitations. Swiss
Valley does not require skiers & snowboarders to
wear helmets unless competeing in certain competitions
in which the rules will state their requirement. Swiss
Valley Encourages all skiers and riders to enjoy the
slopes with a safety conscious attitude, so we can all
enjoy winter recreation safely.
Michigan Dept.
of Labor Ski Area And Safety Board General Rules R
408.97 Skier, spectator, and public conduct in ski areas.
A) A person unloading from a ski lift shall move immediately
out of the unloading area.
B) A person shall not willfully board or embark upon,
or disembark from a ski lift, except at an area designated
for this purpose.
C) A person shall conduct him/her self within the limits
of his/her individual ability and shall not act or ski
in a manner that may contribute to his/her injury or
that of any other person.
D) A person shall not do any act which interferes with
the running or operation of a ski lift such as, but
not limited to: Swinging or bouncing on an aerial lift,
attempting to contact supporting towers, machinery,
guides, or guards while riding on a ski lift; or skiing
out of the designated track on a surface lift or tow.
E) A person shall not ski in an area that is designated
as closed, nor shall a person remove any sign used to
designate a closed area.
F) A person involved in an accident causing injury to
him/her self or others shall immediately notify the
ski patrol, the ski area operator, or the area manager
and shall clearly identify him/her self.
G) A skier shall maintain control of his/her speed and
course at all times and shall stay clear of any snow
grooming equipment, any vehicle, any lift tower, any
other persons, or any other equipment at a ski area.
Acts 199 of Public Acts of 1962, Section 20
ANY PERSON WHO VIOLATES ANY PROVISION OF THE ACT, OR
RULE, IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR! BE SAFETY CONSCIOUS!
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