Saftey
Mountain
Users Responsibility Code
There
are elements of risk in skiing and snowboarding that common sense
and personal awareness can help reduce.
- Always stay
in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
- People ahead
of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid
them.
- You must not
stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
- Whenever starting
downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to other
skiers.
- Always use
devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
- Observe all
posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed
areas.
- Prior to using
any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride
and unload safely
KNOW THE CODE.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
This
is a partial list. Be safety conscious. Officially endorsed by: The
National Ski Areas Association, National Ski Patrol and the Professional
Ski Instructors of America.
Any violation
of this code as determined by Jiminy Peak management can result in
the loss of lift ticket without warning and without refund.
Be advised that
all poles and/or flags, signage, and covers on equipment or objects
or other forms of marking devices are used by Jiminy to inform you
of the presence or location of a potential hazard. These markers are
no guarantee of your safety and will not protect you from injury.
It is part of your responsibility under the Mountain Users Responsibility
Code to avoid all obstacles or hazards, including those that are so
marked.
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CAUTION |
- Your
safety will be directly affected by your judgement.
- Trail
conditions may vary with weather changes, skier use and other
factors.
- Be aware
of changing conditions. Natural and man-made hazards and obstacles
exist.
- Restraining
bar must be lowered when riding all chairlifts.
- Be aware
that snowmaking and grooming may be in progress at any time
on open trails.
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Jiminy Peak recommends that you lock and secure your personal belongings when not in use. Locks are available for sale in Just Jiminy and Potter Brothers, and a limited number of coin locks are available slope-side at Crane Lodge.
Helmets and wrist guards are available for rent at Jiminy Peak. Helmet and wrist guards are each $10 for
the day.
Why Consider
A Helmet
Helmets can provide
added protection for children and adults when skiing or riding by
potentially reducing the severity of injury from some types of falls.
However, skiing in control and at safe speeds is the most important
aspect of skiing or riding safely. Wearing a helmet does not justify
increasing your speed! Above all else, mountain safety depends on
all skiers and boarders adhering to the Mountain Users Responsibility
Code.
Please consider
a helmet for yourself and your family. Jiminy Peak's Mountain Sports
Shop sells helmets and provides information and proper fitting for
the many types of helmets they sell. Jiminy patrons receive a 10%
discount on the purchase of a helmet by showing that day's Jiminy
Peak Lift Ticket. In addition, the Jiminy Peak Rental Shop offers
helmets for rent for children and adults.
Information
on helmets and safety can be found online at www.LidsonKids.org.
The facts are just as beneficial for adults as they are for kids.
