Mountain Responsibility

Skier Responsibility Code

As a “skier” you assume the risk of and accept the responsibility for injuries resulting from the inherent risks of skiing/riding, which include, but are not limited to:

Changing weather conditions
Variations or steepness in terrain
Snow or ice conditions
Surface or sub-surface conditions such as bare spots, forest growth, rocks, stumps, impact with lift towers and other structures and their components
Collisions with other skiers, users or persons
A “skier’s” failure to ski within his own ability.

Skiers include, among others, alpine/downhill skiers, nordic/cross-country skiers, telemarkers, mono-skiers and snowboarders.

All persons on or using any Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort facilities, including spectators, assume the risks set forth above as well as all risks which are inherent in this mountain environment.

Notice: If you cannot assume these risks and accept Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort policies and regulations described herein and posted at Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort, please do not use this mountain resort or its lifts.

Your Responsibility Code
The slopes at Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort can be enjoyed in many ways. You may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross-country and other specialized ski equipment. Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in snow sports that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code listed below and share with other skiers and riders the responsibility for a great 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.

Warning: Snowcats, snowmobiles and snowmaking may be encountered on any run at any time.

Terrain Park Safety
Freestyle Terrain is becoming more popular at resorts and proper use is important. The National Ski Areas Association and Burton Snowboards have developed the “Smart Style” Freestyle Terrain Safety initiative, a cooperative effort to continue the proper use and progression of freestyle terrain at mountain resorts, while also delivering a unified message that is clear, concise, and effective.

The 3 main points of Smart Style include:

Look Before You Leap
- Before getting into freestyle terrain observe all signage and warnings
- Scope around the jumps first not over them
- Use your first run as a warm up run and to familiarize yourself with the terrain
- Be aware that the features change constantly due to weather, usage, grooming and time of day
- Do not jump blindly and use a spotter when necessary
Easy Style It
- Know your limits and ski/ride within your ability level
- Look for small progression parks or features to begin with and work your way up
- Freestyle skills require maintaining control on the ground and in the air
- Do not attempt any features unless you have sufficient ability and experience to do so safely
- Inverted aerials increase your risk of injury and are not recommended.
Respect Gets Respect
- Respect the terrain and others (Freestyle terrain is for everyone regardless of equipment or ability)
- One person on a feature at a time
- Wait your turn and call your start
- Always clear the landing area quickly
- Respect all signs and stay off closed terrain and feature
  For more information visit: http://www.freestyleterrain.org/

In case of Injury
Contact Mountain Patrollers wearing red parkas with white crosses. They can be contacted through a lift attendant or other area Team Members.

Do not remove the injured person’s skis or snowboard
Do not move the injured person unless you are trained to do so
Cross your own skis uphill from the incident

Send someone to the nearest lift or open building to report the location, type of injury and description of the injured skier.

Visit LidsOnKids.org, a site dedicated to providing information on helmet safety and answer questions about helmet use.