Slope Safety Refresher

You've seen the Skier Responsibility Code posted around the mountain. Maybe you've skimmed it while waiting in line. This year, actually read it. Better yet, live it.

Here's the deal: people ahead of you and downhill from you always have the right of way. Always. They can't see you coming, and they're trusting you to avoid them.

When you're passing someone, give them space. When you're merging onto a trail, look uphill first. And if you need to stop? Pull off to the side where you're visible from above.

Think of it like driving—except there are no lanes, no turn signals, and everyone's moving at different speeds. That's why staying in control is essential.

Your Responsibility Code

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.

Those slow zones marked on your trail map? They're not suggestions. Certain areas can get congested, like beginner areas, trail intersections, and lift load and unload areas.

Be aware of others. Maintain a safe speed and distance.

In slow zones, match the flow of traffic.

If everyone around you is cruising and you're bombing through? You're the problem.

Ski patrol will issue warnings, and repeat offenders will lose their lift ticket without a refund. No one wants that conversation.

Collision Prevention

Terrain parks are fun, but that's also where things can go wrong fast if you're not prepared.

Before you hit any feature, scope it out. Walk the park. Watch other riders. Know what you're getting into.

Our parks are rated by size (small, medium, large), and that rating is specific to Boyne Mountain—a medium feature here might be different than a medium feature somewhere else.

Start small and progress gradually. Don't just huck yourself off something because it looks cool.

Terrain Park Safety