Mountain Safety

RIDE WITH CAUTION!
Ski West mountain encompasses hundreds of acres of both gentle and steep  terrain.  Skiing and riding are exciting, challenging participant sports that often present dangers and inherent risks, including but not limited to trees, uneven terrain, changing conditions, bare and/or icy spots, natural and man made objects, snow making equipment that may or may not be operating, and other skiers, snow boarders or people using the slopes Some slopes and gladed areas are not groomed or equipped with snow making.  While skiing, USE CAUTION and abide by the Responsibility Code and NYS Article 18, posted around the  West Mountain property.  If you cannot accept these inherent risks of skiing and riding, we ask that you not ski or ride at Ski West Mountain.  Remember, safe skiing and riding is everyone’s responsibility  IT’S THE LAW!!!

Skiers, riders and ski lift passengers are governed by the New York State SAFETY IN  SKIING CODE, Article 18 of the New York General Obligations Law. Before affixing and using your pass or allowing any pass to be affixed to your person, your attention is directed to the following:  Skiing can be enjoyed in many ways.  At ski areas you may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, 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 with other skiers the responsibility for a great skiing experience.

ALWAYS KNOW THE CODE!

•  Always stay in control, and be able to stop to avoid others and objects

• People ahead of you alws have the right of way. It's your responsibility to avoid them.

• You must not stop to where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above

• Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yeild to others.

• Always use devices to avoid run-away equipment.

• Observe all posted signs and warnings . Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas or your ticket will be taken.

• Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowladge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.

• This is only a partial list. Be safety conscious.

Ski Patrol is located at the bottom of the face, in front of the ski and snowboard racks.