Safety and Etiquette on a Ski-Bike

The International Ski Federation has approved a set of rules approved for etiquette on the piste. These rules are important to all people who ski, snowboard and skibike. They are in effect a Highway Code of the piste, and help to reduce accidents.

The Rules:

1. Respect to others
   A skier must behave in such a way as he does not endanger or prejudice others.
2. Control of speed and skiing
   A skier must ski in control. He must adapt his speed or manner of skiing to his personal ability and to the prevailing conditions, terrain, snow and weather as well as the density of traffic.
3. Choice of route
   A skier who is coming from behind must choose his route in such a way that it does not endanger skiers ahead.
4. Overtaking
   A skier may overtake another skier above or below and to the right or left provided he leaves enough space for the overtaken skier to make voluntary or involuntary movement.
5. Entering and starting
   A skier entering a marked run or starting again after stopping must look up and down the run to make sure he can do so without endangering himself or others.
6. Stopping on the piste
   Unless absolutely necessary, a skier must avoid stopping on the piste in narrow places or where visibility is restricted. After a fall in such a place, the skier must move clear of the piste as soon as possible.
7. Climbing and descending on foot.
   Whether climbing or descending on foot, the skier must keep to the side of the piste.
8. Respect for signs and marking
   A skier must respect all signs and markings.
9. Assistance
   At accidents, every skier is bound to assist.
10. Identification
    Every skier and witness, whether responsible or not must exchange names and address details following an incident.