Falls Creek Accommodation Safety

Ski Patrol Safety Tips and the Alpine Responsibility Code Victorian Ski Resorts

Falls Creek's highly qualified Ski Patrol team ensure your snowsports experience is as safe as possible. First on the slopes and last to leave, Ski Patrol constantly monitor mountain safety & provide valuable peace-of-mind. The 'Alpine Responsibility Code' provides a philosophy for all participants to abide by. This 'Code' and ski patrol tips are available online at www.snowsafe.org.au

Ski Patrol Tips

• Hats and Goggles are essential today
• Take lessons from qualified professional instructors to learn and progress.
• Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or run, or are not visible from above.Sunscreen and Sunglasses are essential today.
• Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or run, or are not visible from above.
• Stay warm and dry and eat a good breakfast to avoid hypothermia.
• When entering a trail or run or starting downhill, look uphill and give way to others.
• Please obey all signs and rope closures for your own safety.
• Please obey all signs and rope closures for your own safety.Always use proper devices to prevent runaway equipment. Ensure your equipment is in good condition.
• Carry a trail map and arrange a meeting place in case you get separated from your group.
• Avoid people ahead of you, they have right of way.
• Have your skis tuned and your bindings checked to avoid unnecessary injury.
• Observe all signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails or runs and out of closed areas.
• Avoid people ahead of you, they have right of way.Take breaks regularly during the day, EXHAUSTION = INJURY.
• Before using any lift you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely
• Try to ski and board within your limits, to get better technical advice try a lesson.
• Do not ski, snowboard, ride a chairlift or undertake any other alpine activity, if drugs or alcohol impairs your ability.
• When entering a trail or run or starting downhill, look uphill and give way to others.When planning a trip outside the ski area let someone know of your planned intentions and don't go alone.
• If you are involved in a collision or witness an accident, alert Ski Patrol, remain at the scene and identify yourself.
• If unfamiliar with an area please inspect it at an easy pace before going at it hard.
• Know your ability and always stay in control — be able to stop and avoid other people or objects.

• Know your ability and always stay in control and be able to stop and avoid other people or objects
• Take lessons from qualified professional instructors to learn and progress
• Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or run or are not visible from above
• Do not ski, snowboard, ride a chairlift or undertake any other alpine activity if drugs or alcohol impair your ability.When entering a trail or run, or starting downhill, look uphill and give way to others
• Always use proper devices to prevent runaway equipment. Ensure your equipment is in good condition
• Avoid people ahead of you - they have right-of-way
• Observe all signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails or runs and out of closed areas
• Before using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely
• Remain at the scene and identify yourself to Ski PatrolDo not ski, snowboard, ride a chairlift or undertake any other alpine activity if drugs or alcohol impair your ability
• If you are involved in a collision or witness and accident, alert Ski Patrol, remain at the scene and identify yourself to Ski Patrol