Safety Your Responsibility Code Skiing can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas you may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross country and other specialized ski 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 other skiers the responsibility for a great skiing experience. · - Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects. · - People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. · - You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above. · - Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others · - Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. · - Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas · - Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely. KNOW THE CODE. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. This is a partial list. Be safety conscious. Officially endorsed by: NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION. NOTICE: SKIERS AND SKI LIFT PASSENGERS - are governed by the New York State Safety in Skiing Code (Article 18, of the NYS General Obligations law). Before accepting this pass or allowing this pass to be affixed to your person, your attention is directed to a posted "WARNING TO SKIERS" which is printed below and where lift passes are purchased. New York Law requires you to seek out, read, review and understand the "Warning to Skiers" before you decide to participate in the sport of skiing. WARNING TO SKIERS: Downhill skiing, like many other sports, contains inherent risks including, but not limited to the risk of personal injury including, catastrophic injury, or death, or property damage, which may be caused by variations in terrain or weather conditions; or, surface or subsurface snow, ice, bare spots or areas of thin cover, moguls, ruts, bumps; or other persons using the facilities; or rocks, forest growth, debris, branches, trees, roots, stumps; or, other natural objects or man made objects that are incidental to the provision or maintenance of a ski facility in New York State. New York Law imposes a duty on you to become apprised of, and understand, the risks inherent in the sport of skiing, which are set forth above, so that you make an informed decision whether to participate in skiing notwithstanding the risks. New York law also imposes additional duties upon you, to which you must adhere, for the purpose of avoiding injury caused by any of the risks inherent in skiing. If you are not willing to assume all of these risks and abide by these duties, you must not participate in skiing at this area. Contact us for help View our F.A.Q.section Site Map