Additional Safety Tips

Discover essential mountain safety tips, including Slow Zone rules, guidance for navigating snow cats and snowmobiles, and information on non-traditional sliding devices. Enjoy a safe and fun experience on the slopes!

Slow, Merge, Look on mountain safety signage

Slow Zones

Slow Zones are designated areas on the ski hill marked by banners and signs. These zones indicate regions where trails converge, base areas, or other locations where high-speed skiing poses a significant risk of injury or collision. Slow Zones often include green runs and are characterized by higher traffic volumes, frequently used by children, beginners, and seniors.

Skiers are required to approach these areas with caution and reduced speed to ensure the safety of all individuals. It is important to note that jumps and hits are strictly prohibited within Slow Zones. Children are common users of these areas and may exhibit unpredictable behavior, such as veering across runs without warning or failing to notice others around them. Additionally, beginners and less experienced skiers may fall or struggle to recover in areas that are not visible from above, such as terrain transitions.

Failure to adhere to the requirement of skiing slowly and maintaining control in these zones may result in the revocation of lift privileges.

Ski area boundary and avalanche danger on mountain safety signage

Other Tips

  • Learn and practice the Alpine Responsibility Code.
  • Do not gather by the off ramp of the chairlift, be sure to move out of the way quickly so the next chair has plenty of room to unload.
  • Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas. Trails and areas are closed for guest safety. Observe and obey all posted signs and warnings. Signs, markings and fences are in place for the safety of our guests. Ignoring these messages may put guests at greater risk, particularly those who follow tracks past boundaries.
  • Ski/ride with a buddy. Carry a whistle and be particularly cautious when skiing/riding in the trees.
  • Identify meeting points with your group in case you become separated from your companions. All group members should know where to meet should separation occur.
  • Ski boots do not always offer good traction when walking in snow. Exercise caution around our base areas, parking lots and when turning corners.
Snowmobile on mountain safety signage

Snow Cats and Snowmobiles

  • Snow cats and snowmobiles may be encountered during operating hours. Give these vehicles a wide berth.
  • Snowmobiling inside the CRA is not permitted at any time. Review our Snowmobile/ORV Access Guide.
  • Click here for more information about snowmobiling and ORV use. 

Non-traditional Sliding Devices

  • Non-traditional sliding devices include ski bikes, snow skates, snow scooters, and snow feet.
    Devices are permitted on certain chairlifts must be secured to the rider with an appropriate tether or to the chairlift with a designed loading device to prevent them from falling from the lift.
  • Permitted devices are allowed on the ski hill during regular operating hours; however, terrain parks are not recommended for non-traditional sliding devices.
  • Chairlifts that do not permit loading with non-traditional sliding devices include the Burfield, Crystal, Elevation, Morrisey, Orient, and West Bowl chairlifts.
  • Toboggans are not permitted anywhere on the ski hill. Please use our complimentary toboggan area located at the base of the Morrisey and Orient chairlifts, adjacent to Parking Lot 5 (P5).
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