You ride at your own risk.

Learn to ride by getting proper, qualified instruction.

Consider wearing a helmet. It is mandatory in certain competition disciplines and for
children at most resorts and UK centres.

Check out the International Code of Conduct - it's legally binding on ALL slope users.

Always check your equipment before you ride and make sure its all in good order.

Always wear sunglasses or goggles or you'll end up with snowblindness.

Check all available weather and avalanche reports in resort before going up the mountain.

Leashes are mandatory in some resorts - always make sure you have one available.

Pay attention to all signs and markers and obey all directives - they are for your safety.

Piste patrollers are professionals trained to keep you safe. Listen and follow any instructions given to you by them. Many are trained under the International Ski Patrol Assocation.

Be careful on all the lift systems, many accidents happen here especially when getting off.

Learn basic first aid and go on a training course if possible.

Watch out for piste machines - they hurt !

It is essential to look carefully to right and left when changing direction, especially when starting a heelside turn, look backwards, over your shoulder and up the slope.

Inexperienced riders should only ride on marked runs. These are protected from alpine
dangers - ie avalanches and unexpected precipices.

Areas outside the marked pistes and itineraries are not protected from alpine hazards.

The areas outside the marked runs are not normally patrolled or groomed.

Riders wishing to go off-piste should get suitable training.

Hiring a trained professional guide is the safest way to ride off-piste until you have gained
the right level of experience.They'll save you time and take you to the best spots. Go as
a group and you'll save money.

NEVER ride off-piste alone.

Peer pressure can be dangerous - if your not sure, or uncomfortable, don't do it!

Make sure someone knows where you are going and when you're likely to be back.

Take a mobile phone with you and enter the local emergency numbers. It may just help you
avert a disaster! Please note however that there are substantial concerns about electronic
items interfering with tranceivers and therefore the ability to locate an avalanche victim
quickly and successfully. It is currently recommended that mobile phones are switched off and
only used when necessary when riding backcountry as recent research has shown them to interefere with both analogue and digital tranceivers.

Respect nature - take care not to ride in areas where young trees will be damaged or wildlife disturbed.

Don't shout and holler at 3am down the middle of the street except under exceptional circumstances.

Don't drop litter and leave everything as found. The mountains are not a personal landfill site.