The Ski Way Code
The following rules have been formulated for all practitioners of this wonderful sport for the same reason as the highway code. If we all do it the same way, we will all know what to expect in given situations, and we will be happier, more relaxed and safer. We offer these as responsible ski tour operators, and as a contribution to the safety of everybody on the piste.
Respect for others
All slope users musty behave in such a way that they do not endanger others not harm them by their behaviour and equipment.
Control of speed and behaviour
All slope users must adapt their speed and behaviour to their behaviour to their personal capabilities as well as to the general conditions of the slope, weather, snow conditions, and density of the slope users at the time.
Choice of direction by the slope user above
The slope users who are higher up the slope are in a position which enables them to choose their trajectory. They must always make this choice in a way that they do not endanger the slope users below.
Overtaking
Overtaking may take place above or below, but must always be effected with sufficient space to take into account the movement of the slope user being overtaken.
Entering, starting off from and crossing slopes
When entering and starting off from or crossing slopes, all slope users must visually check uphill and down to ensure that they can do so without endangering themselves or other slope users.
Stopping
All slope users must avoid stopping in narrow places or areas of restricted visibility. In the event of a fall, they should remove themselves from the slope as quickly as possible.
Walking up or downhill
Any slope user who is obliged to move up or downhill on foot must keep to the side of the slope and ensure that neither he nor his equipment endangers other slope users.
Respect for information, signs and sign-posting
All slope users must respect slope information, concerning weather conditions, the conditions of the slopes and of the snow. They must respect signs and sign posting at all times.
Assistance
Any person who is a witness or instigator of an accident must give assistance, in particular by raising the alarm. Should the need arise, and at the request of the mountain rescue service, he must place himself at their disposal.
Identification
Any person who is involved in, or witness to, an accident must identify themselves to the Piste Patrol as well as to any others involved in the accident.
The following rules have been formulated for all practitioners of this wonderful sport for the same reason as the highway code. If we all do it the same way, we will all know what to expect in given situations, and we will be happier, more relaxed and safer. We offer these as responsible ski tour operators, and as a contribution to the safety of everybody on the piste.
Respect for others
All slope users musty behave in such a way that they do not endanger others not harm them by their behaviour and equipment.
Control of speed and behaviour
All slope users must adapt their speed and behaviour to their behaviour to their personal capabilities as well as to the general conditions of the slope, weather, snow conditions, and density of the slope users at the time.
Choice of direction by the slope user above
The slope users who are higher up the slope are in a position which enables them to choose their trajectory. They must always make this choice in a way that they do not endanger the slope users below.
Overtaking
Overtaking may take place above or below, but must always be effected with sufficient space to take into account the movement of the slope user being overtaken.
Entering, starting off from and crossing slopes
When entering and starting off from or crossing slopes, all slope users must visually check uphill and down to ensure that they can do so without endangering themselves or other slope users.
Stopping
All slope users must avoid stopping in narrow places or areas of restricted visibility. In the event of a fall, they should remove themselves from the slope as quickly as possible.
Walking up or downhill
Any slope user who is obliged to move up or downhill on foot must keep to the side of the slope and ensure that neither he nor his equipment endangers other slope users.
Respect for information, signs and sign-posting
All slope users must respect slope information, concerning weather conditions, the conditions of the slopes and of the snow. They must respect signs and sign posting at all times.
Assistance
Any person who is a witness or instigator of an accident must give assistance, in particular by raising the alarm. Should the need arise, and at the request of the mountain rescue service, he must place himself at their disposal.
Identification
Any person who is involved in, or witness to, an accident must identify themselves to the Piste Patrol as well as to any others involved in the accident.