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1. Wilmot Mountain
is committed to promoting slope safety. In addition to those
using traditional alpine ski equipment, others on the slopes
include snowboarders, telemark skiers or cross-country skiers,
skiers with disabilities, skiers with specialized equipment and
others. Always show courtesy to others and be aware that there
are elements of risk in skiing and snowboarding that common
sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Know your ability
level and stay within it. Observe the Responsibility Code listed
below and share with others on the slopes the responsibility for
a great snowsports experience.
- Always stay in control, and be able to
stop or avoid other people or objects.
- People ahead of you have the right of
way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
- You must not stop where you obstruct a
trail, or are not visible from above.
- Whenever starting downhill or merging
into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
- Always use devices to help prevent
runaway equipment. LEASHES AND METAL EDGES ARE REQUIRED ON ALL SNOWBOARDS!
- Observe all posted signs and warnings.
Keep off closed trails and out of closed
areas.
- Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and
ability to load, ride and unload safely
2. Freestyle Terrain Areas are designated with
an orange oval and may contain jumps, hits, ramps, banks, fun
boxes, jibs, rails, half pipes, quarter pipes, snowcross, bump
terrain and other constructed or natural terrain features. Prior
to using Freestyle Terrain, you are responsible for
familiarizing yourself with Freestyle Terrain and obeying all
instructions, warnings and signs. Freestyle skills require
maintaining control on the ground and in the air. Use of
Freestyle Terrain exposes you to the risk of serious injury or
death. Inverted aerials are not recommended. You assume the
risk.
Freestyle Terrain has designations for size. Start small and
work your way up. Designations are relative to this ski area.
Look Before You Leap. You are
responsible for inspecting Freestyle Terrain before initial
use and throughout the day. The features vary in size and
change constantly due to snow conditions, weather, usage,
grooming and time of day. Do not jump blindly, Use a spotter
when necessary.
Easy Style It. Always ride or ski in
control and within your ability level. Do not attempt
Freestyle Terrain unless you have sufficient ability and
experience to do so safely. You control the degree of
difficulty you will encounter in using Freestyle Terrain,
both on the ground and in the air.
Respect Gets Respect. Respect
Freestyle Terrain and others. Only one person on a feature
at a time. Wait your turn and call your start. Always clear
the landing area quickly. Respect all signs and do not enter
Freestyle Terrain or use feature when closed.
3. Lift Safety. Be advised that you cannot
board a lift unless you have sufficient physical dexterity,
ability and knowledge to negotiate or use such lift safely, or
until you have asked for and received sufficient information to
enable you to load, ride and unload the lift. Boarders must have
one foot out whenever riding chairlift. You may not use a lift
or any ski trail when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
4. Caution. Snowcats, snowmobiles and snowmaking may be
encountered at any time.
5. Slow Zones.
Certain areas are designated as Slow Zones. Please observe the
posted slow zone areas by maintaining a speed no faster than the
general flow of traffic. Fast and aggressive skiing and riding
will not be tolerated. 6. Helmet Use.
Helmets are a smart idea. Wilmot Mountain encourages you to
educate yourself on the benefits and limitations of helmets. If
you choose to wear one, please ski or ride as if you are not
wearing one. Every winter sport participant shares
responsibility for his or her safety and for that of others
using the ski area facilities.
For your
safety, skiers and riders should be aware that a green circle,
blue square or black diamond trail at Wilmot Mountain is not
necessarily the same as similarly rated trail at another area.
The system is a relative system that is valid only at this area.
Skiers and Riders should work their way up, beginning with the
easiest trails no matter what their ability level may be, until
you are familiar with the trails at Wilmot Mountain.
Be advised that all poles and/or flags, fencing, signage and
padding on equipment or objects or other forms of marking
devices are used by the ski area to inform you of the presence
or location of a potential obstacle or hazard. These markers are
no guarantee of your safety and will not protect you from
injury. It is part of your responsibility under YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY CODE to avoid all obstacles or hazards,
including those that are so marked.
KNOW THE CODE. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
This is a partial list. Always be safety conscious, use
caution, ski/snowboard in control and only on designated slopes
or trails.
Officially endorsed by:
NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION. |
