Ski Safety: Slope Rules, Lifts, Weather and Avalanches
Skiing is safe when you know the rules. These guides cover the code every skier follows, lifts, emergencies, cold, avalanches and how to avoid the most common injuries.
Save the resort emergency number in your phone the day you arrive. In the EU and many other countries you can also call 112; in the USA and Canada, 911. Always tell someone where you’re skiing.
The FIS Skier Code: 10 Rules of the Slopes Explained
The 10 FIS rules for skiers and snowboarders in plain English: who has priority, overtaking, where to stop, signs and what to do at an accident.
How to Use Ski Lifts: Magic Carpets, Drag Lifts, Chairlifts and Gondolas
Step-by-step instructions for beginners on every type of ski lift: magic carpet, button lift, T-bar, chairlift and gondola — for skiers and snowboarders.
What to Do After a Fall, an Injury or If a Child Gets Lost on the Slopes
Emergency guide for skiers: how to secure an accident scene, call ski patrol, basic first aid on the slopes, and what to do if you lose a child or friend.
Weather, Visibility and Cold: Frostbite and Hypothermia Explained
How to ski safely in bad weather: flat light and whiteouts, wind chill, frostbite and hypothermia warning signs, and what to do.
Avalanche Safety for Beginners: Why to Stay on the Piste
Why beginners should never ski off-piste, avalanche danger levels explained, what a beacon, probe and shovel do, and how to take an avalanche course.
Common Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Knee (ACL) injuries in skiers, wrist injuries in snowboarders, head injuries and shoulder injuries — causes and practical prevention tips.