Rules for conduct on slopes

The FIS Rules for safety on the ski slopes

A few simple rules for conduct and safety to keep in mind

Rules for conduct on slopes

Holidays are usually for amusement and fun! Ski and snowboard instructors invite you to read carefully these simple rules for security and conduct you must keep on slopes in order to prevent crashes and to allow you to enjoy your holidays as best as you can.

 
Respect for others:

A skier or snowboarder must behave in such a way that he does not endanger or prejudice others

 
Control of speed and skiing or snowboarding:

A skier or snowboarder must move in control. He must adapt his speed and manner of skiing or snowboarding to his personal ability and to the prevailing conditions of terrain, snow and weather as well as to the densit y of traffic.
 

Choice of route:

A skier or snowboarder coming from behind must choose his route in such a way that he does not endanger skiers or snowboarders ahead.
 

Overtaking:

A skier or snowboarder may overtake another skier or snowboarder above or below and to the right or to the lef t provided that he leaves enough space for the overtaken skier or
snowboarder to make any voluntary or involuntary movement.
 

Entering, starting and moving upwards:

A skier or snowboarder entering a marked run, starting again after stopping or moving upwards on the slopes must look up and down the slopes that he can do so without endangering himself or others.
 

Stopping on the piste:

Unless absolutely necessary, a skier or snowboarder must avoid stopping on the piste in narrow places or where visibility is restricted. Af ter a fall in such a place, a skier or snowboarder must move clear of the piste as soon as possible.
 

Climbing and descending on foot:

A skier or snowboarder either climbing or descending on foot must keep to the side of the piste.

 
Respect for signs and markings:

A skier or snowboarder must respect all signs and markings.


Assistance:

At accidents, every skier or snowboarder is duty bound to assist.


Identification:

Ever y skier or snowboarder and witness, whe ther a responsible party or not, must exchange names and addresses following an accident.

 

The use of the helmet is compulsory up to 18 years. Use the head, wear it!