Ski and Snowboard Safety

Skiers Responsibility Code	Ski and Snowboard safety Tips
Ski Etiquette	Equipment Preparation
Backcountry Avalanche Safety	Mountain Terrain

Skiers Responsibility Code

Ski safety have been an issue ever since the first commercial ski area, probably even before then. That's why they developed the Skiers Responsibility Code. Read further to find out what your responsibility is.

10 Ski and Snowboard Safety Tips

Safe riding in traffic begins with hand signals, then there’s more.

Ski Etiquette

Rude behavior on the slopes could get you stuck in dangerous situations, and it may get your expensive ticket or valuable season pass pulled for the day, too. Here are the top ways to be a polite, safe skier.

Ski and Snowboard Equipment Safety

On hill safety begins before your on the hill with properly tuned ski, adjusted bindings and helmets.

Backcountry Avalanche Safety

As a skiers and snowboards progress in the technique and abilities, the greater the challenge they look for and the greatest challenge is Backcountry. Unfortunately the backcountry area is not patrolled and prone to avalanches.

Ski Area Terrain

There are a few specific types of trails and runs at most ski areas: groomed runs, trees or glades, and the steep and deep.

High Altitude Sickness

Nothing ruins a ski vacation like sickness. Learn how to prevent high altitude sickness.