Safety on the Mountain

Your Responsibility Code

As a skier or a snowboarder it is your responsibility to observe the code listed below and share with other skiers the responsibility for a great skiing experience.

 

  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.


Know and obey the code. It’s your responsibility.


If you need help understanding the code, please ask an employee.


SAFETY TIPS

  • Always wear eye protection such as snow goggles or sunglasses. This includes your children!
  • Dress in layers for warmth to allow movement and blood circulation. Only one layer of socks is recommended.
  • If you’re a first-time, take a lesson to get started in the right direction!
  • If you encounter an injured guest, contact the nearest lift attendant to notify Ski Patrol.
  • Snow skates are allowed with proper leashes and metal edges.
  • Equipment must have safety braking devices. Skis or snowboards without metal edges are prohibited.
  • Sledding is prohibited within Mt. Spokane State Park.
  • Snow bikes are currently prohibited.
  • Dogs are not allowed within ski area boundary

 

LIFT RULES

  • If unfamiliar with using the chairlift, ask the operator for assistance.
  • Obey all posted signs and placards.
  • Have your lift ticket or season pass out and ready to be scanned every single time.
  • Remove poles strapped to wrists before loading.
  • Remove backpacks before loading. Children in backpacks are prohibited, other than Chair 5 with express permission from the bottom lift attendant BEFORE loading.
  • When loading, turn inward and grab the center pole of the chair.
  • If riding alone, always load on the seat nearest the operator.
  • Skiers keep your tips up while approaching the unloading ramp.
  • Only load and unload at designated ramps.
  • Move quickly away from the unloading area after you have unloaded the chair.
  • Swinging or bouncing the chair can be dangerous to yourself or others and is prohibited.
  • Jumping from the chairlift is expressly forbidden and extremely dangerous! A sudden jump could cause deropement of the chairlift resulting in potential injury or death. Jumping from the chair carries a minimum $500 fine and mandatory court appearance.
  • Know when chairlifts close.
  • Mt. Spokane does not allow the use of ski bikes on any terrain or lifts.

 

OUT-OF-BOUNDS POLICY

  • Mt. Spokane does not recommend skiing or snowboarding out-of-bounds. As with all ski areas, safety is a major concern.
  • Respect boundary markings (marked with rope, ribbon lines, orange markers, flagging, and signs). Ducking or jumping over boundary markings is not permitted and is punished by revoking ticket or season pass privileges.
  • Be smart, know before you go, and don’t go alone. Out of bounds is NOT patrolled and any search, rescue, or pull-out is subject to fine.
  • Uphill travel is permitted on designated route with pass purchase and certain limitations. See our complete Uphill Travel Policy.



LEARN MORE ON THE PNSAA SAFETY WEBSITE
A photo of a staff member working in Mt. Spokane Terrain Park

TERRAIN PARK SAFETY / SMART STYLE

Smart Style is about all safety and having the knowledge to enjoy your freedom and the freestyle terrain. Park Smart reinforces five important points for the use of freestyle terrain:

 

1. START SMALL

If you are just getting into the park for the first time, or first time that day, start with small features and work your way up. If you aren’t sure about how to use a feature, build your skills first. When starting out, look for small progression parks and features and then work your way up to medium or large parks and features. Freestyle Terrain comes in different sizes so make sure and start small and work your way up before going into larger parks.

 

2. MAKE A PLAN

Every time you use freestyle terrain have a plan for each feature you are going to use. Remember, your speed, approach and take-off will directly affect your maneuver and landing. When first inspecting the jumps consider the following elements of each jump (ATML):
(A) The approach zone is for setting your speed and stance
(T) The Take-off zone is for making moves that start your trick
(M) The Maneuver zone is for controlling your style
(L) The Landing Zone is for getting straight and riding away clean.

 

3. ALWAYS LOOK

Before you drop. Before getting into freestyle terrain observe all signage and warnings. Use your first run as a warm run and to familiarize yourself with the park layout and features. Remember that the features change constantly due to weather, usage and time of day so it is important to continue to inspect features through out the day.

 

4. RESPECT GETS RESPECT

Respect the features and other users. One person on a feature at a time. Wait your turn and call your drop-in. Always clear the landing area quickly. Respect all signs and stay off closed features. Remember that respect is important both in the park, and on the rest of the resort. So be smart when you are heading down the mountain or to the lift and save your best tricks for the park.

 

5. TAKE IT EASY

Know your limits. Land on your feet. Ride within your ability and consider taking a lesson if you want to build your knowledge, skills, and bag of tricks. Stay in control both on the ground and in the air. Remember you can control how big or small you take the feature by varying speed and take off. Inverted aerials increase the chance of serious injury and are not recommended.

DRONE POLICY

Out of safety concerns for guests, employees, and resort property, as well as concerns for individual privacy, Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park an Mt. Spokane State Park prohibits the operation or use of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, by the general public—including recreational users and hobbyists—without the prior written authorization.


This prohibition includes drones used for filming or videotaping, as well as any drone use by media or journalists operating above or within Resort boundaries. This prohibition on drone operations or use extends to any drones launched or operated from Resort property, as well as drones launched from private property outside of the Resort boundaries. Please contact a resort representative in the Snow Sports Center if you have any questions or if you seek prior authorization to operate any aerial drones. Any authorized operation of aerial drones may be governed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations, local law enforcement, and State Park rules, as well as those policies separately established by this Resort, which may include certification, training, insurance coverage, indemnification requirements, and waivers or releases of liability. Any violation of this policy may involve suspension of your skiing or snowboarding privileges, or the revocation of your season pass, as well as confiscation of any drone equipment, and may subject violators to any damages, including, but not limited to, damages for violations of privacy and/or physical or personal injuries or property damage, as well as regulatory fines and legal fees.

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