THE WILDERNESS SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING RESPONSIBILITY CODE PROVIDES THE BASIC RULES OF CONDUCT AND MUST BE FOLLOWED BY ALL USING THE WILDERNESS TERRAIN AND HELICAT OPERATOR FACILITIES. THERE ARE ELEMENTS OF RISK THAT COMMON SENSE AND PERSONAL AWARENESS CAN HELP REDUCE. PLEASE ADHERE TO THE CODE LISTED BELOW AND ALWAYS SHOW COURTESY TO OTHERS.
Listen to and follow your guide’s instructions.
Always stop above your guide.
Ski and snowboard close to other tracks set by your group.
Always keep spacing between each skier and snowboarder as directed by your guide.
On tree runs always ski and snowboard with a partner, remove pole straps and be aware of tree hazards.
Always ski and snowboard in control and be aware of mountain hazards.
Approach and join a waiting/stopped group slowly and cautiously.
Electronics: turn off cell phone reception and don’t impair hearing with music devices.
Never ski or snowboard up to a helicopter; always approach it on foot behind your guide.
Never walk to the rear of a helicopter and always keep yourselves and your equipment low.
Maintain the designated position as a helicopter arrives and departs.
Familiarize yourself avalanche rescue gear: transceiver, shovel, probe and radio.
Always have a skiing and snowboarding partner. Ski close enough to them that you will immediately know if they fall into a tree well or get caught in an avalanche.
You must not participate in wilderness skiing or snowboarding if your ability is impaired through the use of alcohol or drugs.
Also, be aware of the Cross Country Responsibility Code and Mountain Bike Responsibility Code.
