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Safety basics

Resort skiing safety basics for first-timers

Use this as a planning checklist before you arrive. Follow posted resort rules, instructor guidance, and ski patrol instructions on the mountain.

On the hill

  • Stay in control.
  • Give people downhill the right of way.
  • Stop where you can be seen.
  • Look uphill before merging or starting.

Equipment

  • Use properly fitted rental gear.
  • Ask staff about painful boots or loose gear.
  • Use devices that prevent runaway equipment where required.
  • Do not adjust bindings yourself.

Resort rules

  • Obey posted signs.
  • Stay out of closed areas.
  • Match terrain to ability.
  • Ask instructors or patrol when unsure.
Boundary

This site helps with planning decisions. It does not provide medical advice, binding settings, avalanche judgment, backcountry advice, or replacement instruction.

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