Skier/Rider Responsibility Code
- Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
- People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
- Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
- Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
- You must prevent runaway equipment.
- Read and obey all signs, warnings and hazard markings.
- Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
- You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
- Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
- If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
KNOW THE CODE: IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Stay Safe on the Lift & Ride like a Pro
If you’re new to skiing or snowboarding the chairlift can be a very intimidating thing. Follow along through our videos and read through the steps below on how to safely load, ride, and unload the lift.
How to Ride the Quad Lift
Entering and Loading the Lift
- Slow down as you approach the lift line and have your wristband ready to be scanned.
- Skiers should approach the lift with skis on, remove ski poles from wrists and hold in one hand. Snowboarders should remove back foot from binding
- Remove any backpacks or bags and hold them in your hand. Check for any loose clothing or equipment.
- Children should always ride the lift with an adult.
- Alternate and merge with other guests in the lift line before moving forward to the "Wait Here" sign.
- If it’s your first time riding the lift or if you need extra help, ask the attendant to slow the lift for you
- If you’re not ready, it’s OK to miss a chair and wait for the next one.
- After the chair in front passes, follow behind it and slide up to the "Load Here" sign.
- Wait with knees bent and look back at the approaching chair to anticipate and prepare for loading.
- Sit down and slide all the way back so that your back is against the chair back, keep your skis and snowboards pointed straight ahead.
Riding the Lift
- Make sure to sit all the way back in the chair.
- As you leave the bottom terminal, lower the restraining bar. If you can’t reach the bar, ask for another guest to assist you.
- Keep the restraining bar down until you reach the top.
- Remain properly seated facing forward during the entire ride. Remember these rules:
- Do not use your phone on the lift
- Do not fool around with your friends on the lift
- Do not knock skis together or try to remove snow from them
- Do not bounce or swing chairs
- If something falls, let it fall
- If the lift stops, remain seated and wait for it to restart or for further instruction
Unloading the Lift
- Prepare to unload as you approach the top terminal.
- Have a plan as to which way you want to go – the easiest way down will be to your left.
- Communicate to the top lift attendant if it is your first time unloading the lift.
- Raise the restraining bar when the sign tells you to do so.
- Keep the tips of your skis and snowboard tilted up until they make contact with the snow.
- As you pass the "Unload Here" sign, stand up, push off and slide straight forward.
- Keep your eyes up and looking where you want to go.
- Move out of the lift exit area quickly.
- If you fall, try to get up quickly or slide out of the way for other exiting guests.
- If you are not able to unload the chair, just stay seated and the attendant will assist you.
Once you’ve exited the lift, it’s time to get sliding. Remember to follow the Responsibility Code and have fun!
How to Ride the Carpet
Entering and Loading the Carpet
- Skiers should remove ski poles from wrists and hold in one hand when approaching the carpet.
- Snowboarders should remove back foot from binding and skate towards the carpet.
- Communicate to the lift attendants if it is your first time riding the lift.
- To load the carpet, shimmy your way onto the moving belt and let your equipment be taken by the carpet belt.
- Keep both feet on your equipment and remain standing while riding the carpet with your eyes forward.
- At the end of the carpet, lean forward, keep your skis parallel or your back foot against the back binding of your snowboard and the carpet will push you off.
- Glide straight off the carpet .
- Keep your eyes up and looking where you want to go.
- Move out of the lift exit area quickly.
- If you fall, try to get up quickly or slide out of the way for other exiting guests.
How to Ride the Platter Lift
Entering and Loading the Platter Lift
- Skiers should remove ski poles from wrists and hold in one hand when approaching the lift area.
- Snowboarders should remove back foot from binding.
- Communicate to the lift attendants if it is your first time riding the lift.
- To load the Poma Lift, slide to the lift track.
- Reach out with your leading hand to grab the platter as it approaches you.
- Skiers and Snowboarders should lift their rear leg to swing it over the platter seat and hold on tightly. The motion is similar to jumping onto a bike.
- Don’t worry if you miss it, wait for the next one.
- Remain standing with bent knees and allow the cable to pull you up the slope.
- If you fall off the lift, let go and move to the side to allow other riders to pass. Once out of the way, prepare to ride back to the lift entrance.
- Keep your eyes up and looking where you want to go.
- Once you reach the top, pull the platter seat from under your legs and gently let go.
- Move out of the lift exit area quickly.