Your Responsibility Code

1. Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
   • Ski within your ability level.  Progress into more difficult terrain only once are comfortable with the terrain you are currently skiing.
   • Slow down!  The average skier travels faster than 25 miles per hour.
     

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2. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
   • Obey Slow Skiing Areas, regardless of your ability level.  Even if you feel in control, skiers ahead of you may act unpredictably!
   • Spread out.  With over 3,300 acres of skiable terrain at Snowmass, there is room for everyone.  Give your fellow skiers some space.
     

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3. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
   • Stop to the sides of trails and in areas where you are clearly visible to oncoming riders.
     • Avoid stopping below blind rollovers.
     • Be aware of shadows or dark timber that may make you more difficult to see.
   • Avoid stopping on narrow sections of trails where other skiers may have a difficult time getting around you.
   • When regrouping with riding partners, stop close together to allow plenty of space on the trail for others.
   • When stopped on a trail, remain aware of oncoming skiers and boarders!
     

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4. Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others. 
   • Do your part to avoid colliding with another skier, especially when crossing trails or where trails merge.
     

• Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
  • Ski brakes or leashes are required on skis and snowboards.
    

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• Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
  • Closed trails are marked with signs and/or ropes.  
  • It is your responsibility to know whether a trail is open or closed.
  • Trails may be closed for many reasons.  In most cases, it is for your own safety.
  • Entering closed trails is dangerous and illegal.  Closure violations may lead to:
    • Injury or death
    • Loss of skiing privileges
    • Fines and/or jail
      

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  • The ski area boundary is marked with signs and/or ropes.
    • When reentering the ski area from the backcountry, it is your responsibility to know whether the trail is open or closed.
    • For more information on the Aspen Skiing Company’s Ski Area Boundary policy, please CLICK HERE.
    • To learn more about preparing to travel in the backcountry, visit KBYG.org.
    • To check the current avalanche danger forecast, visit the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
      

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• Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
  • Ask a lift operator if you or someone you are skiing with needs help loading or unloading the lift.
  • Riding the Cirque Poma?
    • When loading…
      • Listen to the lift operator’s advice.
      • Stand up!  
      • If you fall, let go of the platter and start over!
    • While riding the lift…
      • Stay in the tracks.  Swerving can damage the lift and force it to close.
    • When you start down… 
      • Never ski/ride down the lift line.  Follow the marked ski trails.
        

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Smart Style Terrain Park Safety

START SMALL – Work your way up. Build your skills.

MAKE A PLAN – Every feature. Every time.

ALWAYS LOOK – Before you drop.

RESPECT – The features and other users.

TAKE IT EASY – Know your limits. Land on your feet.

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