Skiing Safety Tips

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Summary: Following the seven points of the Skier's Code can help you and others stay safe when skiing. Learn about the Skier's Code and get downhill skiing safety tips in this free beginner ski lesson on video.

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Contact: hillcrestsports.com

Dave Smith Dave Smith has been skiing for 21 years. He lives in Wood Village, Oregon and has been working at Hillcrest Ski and Sports as a salesman and buyer for five ye... read more

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Skiing Safety Tips

Hi! This is Dave Smith with Hillcrest Ski and Sports in Gresham, Oregon on behalf of Expert Village. In this tutorial we will cover beginning skiing. In this clip we'll cover how to stay safe on the mountain. When you're at the mountain there'll be a lot of people there with you and it's important for everyone to respect each other an be cautious so that no one gets hurt. Equipment such as helmets help with this, but also you need to know some rules and common courtesies so that you can stay safe on the mountain. Because of this the ski industry has developed something called the Skier's Code which we should all know so that we can stay safe at the mountain. The Skier's Code is made up of these seven points: Number one, always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects. Number two, people ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. Number three, you must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above. Number four, whenever starting downhill or merging onto a trail, look uphill and yield to others. Number five, always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. Number six, observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas. Number seven, prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely. This is the Skier's Code. And if you know this you shouldn't have any trouble staying safe at the mountain.