Safety 

                                                        Please read and complete the review at the bottom

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Here are steps for safe teaching-

 

1- Before going to harder runs students should be able to do good turns to a stop. Do not go to high for their ability, it is "turns before terrain".  

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2- Provide instruction using lifts.

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3- Stand along the edges of the runs

 

4- Look for an opening on the hill before having your students perform, keep them heading downhill verse traversing as much as possible especially when the hill is crowded.

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5- End every lesson by telling students to stay in control so they can stop at any time before hitting anyone below them. Tell them that is part of "Your responsibility code" that they should know

  

6- Tell students what to practice, where to practice after the lesson, and to go higher gradually, only when they can link turns to a stop 

 

7- In the case of an accident call ski patrol for help, protect the student from above, look for witnesses   

 

                                                                Speed

 

Most people learn from their family, friends, or try it on their own and they go too high before they are ready which can cause injuries, fear, frustration, and makes the hill dangerous. Only 19 percent of first timers become skiers/riders.

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The ones who do return often go too fast because they cannot make good turns, and are on hills that are too steep. So they can not follow the first and most important rule in "your responsibility code" to always stay in control. People taking lessons are often looking to get more control. 

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                                       Your Responsibility Code

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1.  Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.

2.  People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.

3.  Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.

4.  Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.

5.  You must prevent runaway equipment.

6.  Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.

7.  Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.

8.  You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.

9.  Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.

10.  If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.

 

Winter sports involve risk of serious injury or death. Your knowledge, decisions and actions contribute to your safety and that of others.

                                               

 

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                                                     Ride Another Day

 

This is why it is so important to tell students at the end of every lesson that they need to be in control so they can stop before running into anyone below them on the hill. And tell them where they should ski or ride after the lesson as they gradually develop more control. Please watch the powerful video on this page-  Ride another day 

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Collision safety 

                                                               

                                                     Chairlift safety

 

Watch and explain how to load the chairlift. Ask the lift operator to slow it down if necessary.

Wait until the chair passes and walk to stand on top of the "load here" line. Poles off and in one hand.

Turn to look for the chair and sit down and back against the chair. Hold on if on the end of the chair.

Ride with first time students or pair the ones with experience with the first timers. Tips up to unload and stand up then slide down the ramp in a athletic stance not leaning back.