We want you to have a safe and enjoyable experience at Calabogie Peaks. Safety on the slopes is a necessity and should be a priority for every skier and snowboarder. Calabogie Peaks continually communicates its safety initiatives through customer outreach, staff education and endorsement, a dedicated mountain patrol staff and on-mountain activities and demonstrations.
The safety of guests and staff – both through education and enforcement – is a top priority every day. We encourage you to be proactive about your safety and the safety of those around you. Check out our safety tips to find out how you can do your part to promote safety on the mountain.
Alpine Responsibility Code:
There are all types of sporting enthusiasts that use the mountain, including skiers, snowboarders, telemark skiers, cross-country skiers, skiers with disabilities, skiers with specialized equipment and others. Always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing and snowboarding that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Know your ability level and stay within it. Observe the “Alpine Responsibility Code” and share with other skiers the responsibility for a great skiing experience.
Calabogie Peaks does not mark all potential obstacles or hazards. When marked; poles, flags, fencing, signage, padding or other forms of marking are used to inform the skier/rider of the location of a potential obstacle or hazard. These markers are no guarantee of your safety. It is part of your responsibility under the Alpine Responsibility Code to avoid all obstacles and all hazards.
Helmets
The Ontario Snow Resorts Association recommends wearing helmets for skiing and riding. Skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to educate themselves on the benefits and limitations of helmet usage. The primary safety consideration and obligation under the Alpine Responsibility Code, is to ski and ride in a controlled and responsible manner.
Safety Tips
Please consider the following safety tips when you head out for a day of skiing or snowboarding:
- It is wise to wear a helmet in order to help prevent head and spinal injuries
- Be aware of other skiers and snowboarders and keep a safe distance between you and others
- Stay focused and concentrate on your next move
- Respect the different levels and abilities of others on the slopes
- Do not attempt another run if you are tired or injured
- Ski each run according to your level
- Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day
- Maintain your equipment to ensure that it is functioning properly
Learn more about safety on the mountain at www.nsaa.org and www.skiontario.ca
