Guidelines and responsibility code

1. Lift tickets must be permanently attached by wire wicket to the skier, so that the tickets are easily visible to lift operators.

2. No carry-in beer and alcoholic beverages will be allowed on Wilmot premises. Such beverages may be confiscated.

3. Do not bring skis and poles into the lodge.

4. "Brown Bagging" is allowed only in restricted areas.

5. A skier who is alone when entering the lift line should call out "single" so that others may ride the chairlift with him on double, triple or quad lifts.

6. Remove pole straps from wrists before loading on chairlifts. Stand close together in the loading area.

7. No one should ski beyond their ability to overcome variations in slope trail configuration. Surface or subsurface conditions may be caused and altered by weather, skier use, and other causes.

Wilmot may confiscate lift tickets to enforce the following rules:

8. Do not perform inverted aerials, build up jumps, schuss, or ski out of control. Schussing means skiing straight down the hill extremely fast and/or recklessly.

9. Do not jump across slopes or onto blind landing areas without first checking for other skiers, snow conditions or other unanticipated problems. When airborne, you are out of control.

10. Snowboard skiers must follow Your Responsibility Code. Do not sit at the top of the run in such a way as to block the starting area or otherwise obstruct any area of the slope.

11. Do not abuse rental equipment. Do not go on dry pavement with skis on.

12. Absolutely no cans or bottles are to be taken on ski lifts or ski slopes.

13. Do not cut lift lines. Only Wilmot Ski Patrollers are allowed to enter the lift line ahead of those already waiting.

14. Get on and off lifts only at loading and unloading areas. Do not swing or bounce chairs while riding chairlift. Do not cross operating rope tow tracks.

THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE - Know the code... it's your responsibility!

Whether you ski with one board or two, or use other specialized equipment, always show courtesy to others so that your paths don't intersect. The downhill community has developed this code because common sense and personal awareness can reduce the risks inherent in the sport.

1. Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.

2. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.

3. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.

4. Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.

5. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. LEASHES ARE REQUIRED ON ALL SNOWBOARDS!

6. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.

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

8. Be aware of changing conditions. Natural and man-made obstacles exist. Snowmaking and grooming activities are routinely in progress on slopes and trails.

This is only a partial list. Always be safety conscious, use caution, ski in control and only on designated slopes or trails. Officially endorsed by NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION.

WISCONSIN LAW PROVIDES

...A participant in a recreational activity ... accepts the risk inherent in the recreational activity of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware.

1. Act within the limits of his or her ability.

2. Heed all warnings regarding participation in the recreational activity.

3. Maintain control of his or her person and the equipment, devices or animal the person is using while participating in the recreational activity.

4. Refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to injury of himself or herself or to other persons while participating in the recreational activity.

A violation of this law constitutes negligence.

No jump building allowed.

Obscene and profuse language will not be tolerated.