"For those unfamiliar with Your Responsibility Code, it lists 10 points skiers and snowboarders must follow when spending time on the mountain. Bright yellow signage posted throughout U.S. ski areas provides guests with reminders about the code, which has been in use since 1962 when it was developed by the National Ski Areas Association. Throughout the last 60 years, the code has undergone revision to stay in step with modern language and skiing behavior, covering 10 points:"
""National Ski Safety Awareness Month is an important annual reminder for everyone on the mountain," Colburn said. "Skiing and snowboarding will always involve some inherent risk, but the clear, practical guidance of Your Responsibility Code gives people tools that can help them understand and reduce those risks and have the safest day possible on the slopes by making smart decisions.""
"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."
National Ski Safety Awareness Month emphasizes on-mountain safety and encourages skiers and snowboarders to follow the 10-point Your Responsibility Code. Ski Idaho highlighted the month as an opportunity to educate guests and place bright yellow signage throughout U.S. ski areas. The code originated in 1962, was developed by the National Ski Areas Association, and has been revised over 60 years to reflect modern language and behavior. The 10 points instruct riders to stay in control, yield to those downhill, stop visibly, look uphill before starting, prevent runaway equipment, obey signs, avoid closed areas, use lifts safely, avoid impairment, and exchange information after collisions.
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