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Safety |
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Regulations concerning behaviour in the resort, safety advice, and other rules which must be borne in mind
whilst practicing winter sports at the Alto Campoo Ski Resort - Mountain |
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1. Respect others.
The skier or snowboarder should always act in a way that does not endanger or hinder others.
2. Speed control and descent technique.
The skier or snowboarder should always ski or descend in a controlled fashion. The speed and manner of skiing or descending should be adapted to the person's personal ability general terrain, snow and meteorological conditions and density of traffic on the slopes.
3. Priority.
The skier or snowboarder approaching from behind should always choose his or her route in such a way that they do not endanger the skier or snowboarder in front.
4. Overtaking.
A skier or snowboarder may overtake from above or below, to the left or right of the other person but always in such a way that sufficient space is left to prevent either voluntary or involuntary reactions from the skier or snowboarder being overtaken.
5. Joining a slope, beginning the descent and turning back on oneself.
All skiers and snowboarders joining a signposted piste, restarting having stopped or heading up the slope should look both up and down the slope to ensure that they may carry out this manoeuvre without endangering either themselves or others.
6. Stopping on the piste.
Unless it is absolutely necessary, the skier or snowboarder should avoid stopping on narrow parts of the piste or where there is reduced visibility. In the event that a skier or snowboarder falls in such an area they should leave the piste clear as soon as possible.
7. Ascending and descending on foot.
The skier or snowboarder ascending or descending on foot should always do so using the side of the piste.
8. Respecting markers and other signposting.
The skier or snowboarder must always respect all markers and signposting.
9. Providing assistance.
In the event of an accident, all skiers and snowboarders have the responsibility to provide such assistance as may be necessary.
10. Identification.
All skiers and snowboarders who witness an accident, regardless of whether or not they are responsible, should identify themselves and exchange names and addresses.
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Skiing and snowboarding, as with all sports, imply certain risks.
FIS guidelines should be taken as the ideal model for behaviour for any responsible skier or snowboarder. The aim of these rules is to avoid accidents on the pistes.
FIS rules apply to all skiers and snowboarders, all of whom should be aware of them and follow the guidelines as set out. When failure to observe these guidelines results in an accident, the person or persons who have caused it may be deemed to be either civilly or legally responsible.
Rule 1
The individual skier or snowboarder are not only considered to be responsible for their own conduct, but also for using materials which are not damaged or defective in any way. This also applies to those using the latest generation of winter sports materials.
Rule 2
Collisions tend to be caused by excessive speed, uncontrolled behaviour or insufficient attention to traffic on the piste. The skier or snowboarder must be capable of stopping, turning or otherwise moving within his or her field of vision.
He or she should always move slowly in the busiest areas or those places where visibility is reduced and especially where there are changes in gradient, at the end of the piste and in ski lift access areas.
Rule 3
Skiing and snowboarding are "free" sports in which each person can go where he or she chooses, always respecting these rules and adapting their technique to their personal ability and the conditions at that time on the mountain.
The skier or snowboarder in front always has preference. The skier or snowboarder who follows behind another in the same direction must ensure that a safe distance is maintained between themselves and the person in front in order to guarantee that the first skier or snowboarder always has time and room in which to manoeuvre freely.
Rule 4
A skier or snowboarder overtaking another assumes responsibility for completing the manoeuvre without hindering the person being overtaken in any way. This rule also applies to overtaking a skier or snowboarder who has stopped.
Rule 5
Experience shows that entering the piste or restarting one's descent after having stopped can be the cause of accidents. It is therefore absolutely essential that the skier or snowboarder in this situation enters the piste without causing obstructions or endangering him/herself or others.
Once descent has been restarted - even in the case that the skier or snowboarder is still moving slowly - he or she still benefits greatly from the priority guideline as set out in Rule 3 with respect to other skiers and snowboarders descending faster from above and/or behind.
The development of carving skis and snowboards to change tack and even ascend the piste. In this case, such users are moving in the opposite direction to the general descent. It is therefore essential to ensure beforehand that this manoeuvre may be carried out without endangering any piste users.
Rule 6
Except on wide pistes, stopping should always be done toward the side of the piste. No skier or snowboarder may stop in narrow sections of the piste or where visibility from above is impaired.
Rule 7
Any movement in a direction other than that of the general movement of piste traffic means an unforeseeable obstacle for skiers and snowboarders.
Footprints damage the piste and are dangerous to skiers and snowboarders.
Rule 8
Pistes are marked according to their difficulty in black, red, blue and green. The skier or snowboarder is free to choose the piste that he or she wishes to.
Ski slopes are also marked with other signposting indicating direction and danger or closure warnings. Piste closure signs and danger warnings must be strictly complied with at all times. Skiers and snowboarders should always remember that warning signs are paced on the piste for their benefit.
Rule 9
A fundamental principle to be borne in mind by all winter sportsmen and women is that of providing assistance in the event of accident, regardless of any legal obligation or absence thereof. This consists of providing first aid to the injured person, as well as alerting the rescue services and other skiers and snowboarders.
The FIS would also like to see any skier or snowboarder leaving the scene of an accident that they have caused without identifying themselves be held legally responsible in the same way as happens in the case of traffic accidents and that all countries who have not yet deemed this to be a criminal act seeking to impose the stiffest possible penalties.
Rule 10
Witnesses are of great importance in the drawing up of detailed reports of all accidents; for this reason all should fulfil their moral duty as responsible people and make themselves available as witnesses.
The reports drawn up by the rescue services and the police, as well as any photographs taken at the scene can be of considerable assistance in determining those responsible.
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1. Respect others.
The cross country skier should always act in a way that does not endanger or hinder others.
2. Respect markers, signposting, direction and skiing technique.
The cross country skier should respect signposting and markers at all times, ensuring that he or she only moves in the indicated direction and using recommended techniques.
3. Choice of piste and track.
On cross country pistes where there is more than one track, the skier should ski on the right hand track. Skiers in groups should also ski on the right hand track, in single file. Freestyle skiers should stay on the right hand side of the piste.
4. Overtaking.
Skiers may overtake on the left or the right, although the skier in front is under no obligation to give way to the one overtaking him/her. However, he or she should give way if the approaching skier is travelling faster, if this is possible.
5. Crossing paths.
A cross country skier crossing the path of the other skier should always pass on the right hand side. The descending skier always has priority.
6. Ski poles.
Cross country skiers should ensure that the ski poles are kept tucked in to their bodies when approaching another skier.
7. Controlling speed.
Especially when going downhill, cross country skiers should adapt their speed to the piste conditions, visibility and number of people on the piste.
The skier should maintain the safety distance at all times with regard to skiers in front of him/her. As a last resort, a cross country skier should choose to fall over in order to prevent a collision
8. Stopping.
A skier who has stopped should always abandon the track. In the event that he or she has fallen, the skier should abandon the track as soon as possible.
9. Accidents.
In the event of an accident, all skiers have a duty to provide such assistance as may be necessary.
10. Identification.
All skier involved in or witnessing an accident should clearly identify themselves.
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1. The front foot should always be attached to the board by a safety cord, especially whilst using ski lifts, unless instructed otherwise at each ski station.
2. The back foot should be unattached when using ski lifts and chair lifts.
3. When changing direction, and especially before turning back or upwards, look back to ensure that there is no danger.
4. When not in use, the snowboard should be placed upside down with the bindings in the snow.
5. For your own safety, check the course before using fun parks and halfpipes.
6. Before jumping, ensure that the landing area is clear.
7. Control your speed, especially in busy areas or in areas where there are beginners.
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