| 1. |
Ski
under control and in such a manner that you can stop or avoid
other skiers or objects. Excessive speed is dangerous. |
| 2. |
When
skiing downhill or overtaking another skier, you must avoid
the skier below you. |
| 3.
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You
must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible
from above. |
| 4.
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When
entering a trail or starting downhill, yield to other skiers.
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| 5.
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All
skiers shall use devices to prevent runaway skis. |
| 6.
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You
shall keep off closed trails and posted areas and observe all
posted signs. |
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The
Skier's Responsibility Code is endorsed by The American Ski
Federation, National Ski Patrol, United States Ski Industries
Association, Professional Ski Instructors of America, Cross
Country Ski Areas Association, United States Ski Association,
Ski Coach's Association, and other organizations.
European
countries have the FIS-rules (Federation International de
Ski). They are a basis for courtroom decisions, but are not
laws. The FIS-rules are:
|
| 1. |
Consideration
of the other Skiers: Every skier has to behave in a way he or
she doesn't endanger or damage any other. |
| 2.
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Controlling
of speed and way of skiing: Every skier has to ski on sight.
He has to adapt his speed and way of skiing to his abilities
and the conditions of the terrain, the snow and the weather
as to the traffic density. |
| 3. |
Choice
of track: The skier coming from behind another has to choose
his track so that skiers before him won't be endangered. |
| 4.
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Overtaking:
Overtaking is allowed from above or below, from right or left
but always with a distance so that the skier being overtaken
has space enough for all his movements. |
| 5.
6. |
Entering
and restarting: Every skier entering a trail or starting after
a halt has to assure himself uphill and downhill of the fact
that he can do so without danger for himself and others. |
| 7. |
Stopping:
Every skier has to avoid stopping at small or blind places of
a trail without need. A fallen skier has to free such a place
as quick as possible. |
| 8.
9. |
Mounting
and descend: A skier mounting or descending by feet has to use
the border of the trail. |
| 10. |
Pay
attention to signs: Every skier has to pay attention to the
marks and signs. |
| 11. |
Behavior
in case of accidents: In case of accidents every skier has to
help. |
| 12. |
Duty
of proving identity: Every skier whether witness or involved,
whether responsible or not has to prove his identity in case
of an accident. |
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