Skiing and snowboarding are fun and thrilling, but they also involve serious risks. Colorado law, through the Ski Safety Act, recognizes that skiers, snowboarders and ski area operators each have responsibility for safety on the mountain and that there are risks inherent in the sport. If we all take the time to act responsibly skiing in control, obeying all signs and closures, taking personal responsibility to make smart and respectful decisions we can safely enjoy the mountain experience together and minimize the risks involved in the sport.
Guest safety is always ski resorts top priority and is evident in resort operations and education efforts. Ski areas safety practices do not begin and end with their responsibilities under the Ski Safety Act. Among season-long initiatives to enhance the experience for guests on the mountain when it comes to safety are the presence of safety staff, the designation of high traffic areas where trails merge as slow zones and informing guests of safety initiatives through community outreach. Employee training programs centralized around chairlift safety for children and additional training of employees about spatial awareness while skiing and riding are occurring, too.
Additionally, while skiing or snowboarding on the mountain, all skiers and snowboarders are expected to follow Your Responsibility Code. If all remember and follow these seven sensible rules, it will go a long way toward making everyones experience a safe one:
For more information about the Code or for any other safety questions, ski patrollers or other resort personnel are happy to assist you. We are so fortunate to live and recreate in the Colorado mountains and we hope that everyone will have a safe and fun winter on the slopes.