The safety of my students is very important to me. Unfortunately, there are quite a few people out there who have no clue about the "rules" pertaining to safety and etiquette. Here are the rules all skiers and snowboarders should learn and follow:
- Always stay in control and be abled to stop
- People ahead of you have the right of way - YOU must avoid THEM
- Don't stop where you block a trail or can't be seen from above
- Before starting downhill or merging into a trail, LOOK UPHILL and yield to others
- Use ski brakes or runaway straps on your equipment
- Observe all posted signs and warnings
- Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas
- Know how to load, ride and unload from lifts