Winter Mountain Safety

SPEED AND COLLISION SAFETY

NSAA has developed, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote on-hill safety and responsible skiing and riding, the #RideAnotherDay campaign in partnership with Kelli and Chauncy Johnson. This campaign has both a print and a video component. You can see each below; both are available for download using the links below each element.

To download the #RideAnotherDay video, please contact NSAA at nsaa@nsaa.org.

Complementing the Responsibility Code and its ten tenets, #RideAnotherDay promotes three actions every skier and rider can take to help keep themselves and those around safer on the slopes. These three actions are:

1. BE READY

Be ready to slow down or avoid objects or other people at any time. Ski and ride in such a way that you can always control yourself, regardless of conditions. Doing so will help you avoid others and objects you may encounter on the run, groomed or otherwise.

2. STAY ALERT

Stay alert to what’s happening around you, especially other skiers and riders. Being aware of those around you and changing conditions will help you have a fun and safe day on the hill.

3. PLAN AHEAD

Ease up at blind spots, check uphill when merging onto trails, and give other skiers plenty of room when passing. Look out for places on the run where traffic merges, or you can’t see what’s coming next. If you are unfamiliar with a run, take it easy the first time down it and take note of places where you’ll want to slow down, such as cat tracks and rollers. Also, give other skiers and riders lots of room, especially if you are passing them. There’s plenty of space out there, so there’s no need to crowd each other.

Doing these three things every run will help keep the slopes safe and enjoyable for you and everyone else.

KNOW THE CODE

Skiing can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas, you may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross country, and other specialized ski equipment, such as that used by disabled or other skiers. Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code listed below and share the responsibility for a great skiing experience with other skiers.

• 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.
• You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
• Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
• If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.

NO RECKLESS INDIVIDUALS ALLOWED

This resort supports and enforces a policy adopted by the Legislature of the Great State of Wyoming. Individuals who enter closed areas, are involved in hit-and-run collisions, are impaired by alcohol or drugs, or act recklessly, endangering themselves or others, may be subject to arrest, criminal prosecution, revocation or suspension of lift privileges and removal from the area. See Wyoming Statutes sections 6-9-201, 6-9-301.

All uphill pedestrian traffic, sledding and snowmobiling are forbidden within the area boundaries. Inverted aerials are not recommended.

NOTICE OF INHERENT RISKS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS

Alpine recreation involves a high mountain winter environment where activities create inherent risks, which may result in catastrophic injury or death. These risks include man-made and natural obstacles, both marked and unmarked, including but not limited to: avalanche danger, non-avalanche-related snow immersion, tree well immersion, changing weather, snow conditions, surface and subsurface conditions, variations in terrain, trees, gullies, cliffs, rocks, towers, snowmaking equipment, fencing, failure to perform within one’s ability, and contact or collision with others or animals. CAUTION—you may encounter snowmobiles and snowmaking or grooming equipment at any time.

By entering this ski area, you are assuming and accepting all risks of injury, damage, or loss. If you are unwilling to assume and accept these risks, please do not purchase a lift ticket at this resort. See Wyoming Recreation Safety Act, Wyoming Statutes sections 1-1-121 through 1-1-123.

NATIONAL SAFETY LINK

 US Ski Safety Website

Drone Policy

Out of safety concerns for guests, employees, and resort property, as well as concerns for individual privacy, Grand Targhee Resort prohibits the operation or use of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, by the general public – including recreational users and hobbyists – without the prior written authorization from the Resort. This prohibition includes drones used for filming or videotaping, as well as any drone use by media or journalists operating above or within Grand Targhee Resort boundaries. This prohibition on drone operations or use extends to any drones launched or operated from Resort property, as well as drones launched from private property outside of the Resort boundaries. Please contact us at PR@grandtarghee.com if you have any questions or if you seek prior authorization to operate any aerial drones. Any authorized operation of aerial drones may be governed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations, local law enforcement, and/or U.S. Forest Service rules, as well as those policies separately established by this Resort, which may include certification, training, insurance coverage, indemnification requirements, and waivers or releases of liability. Any violation of this policy may involve suspension of your skiing or snowboarding privileges, or the revocation of your season pass, as well as confiscation of any drone equipment, and may subject violators to any damages, including, but not limited to, damages for violations of privacy and/or physical or personal injuries or property damage, as well as regulatory fines and legal fees.