Mountain Safety

For emergencies during the winter operational season, Ski Patrol can be reached at (802) 464-4005 from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on weekends/holidays and 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on weekdays. For assistance outside of these hours, please contact 911.
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Responsibility Code

  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.
  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.
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Go With The Flow

Always be aware of the people and features around you - and adjust your skiing or riding to ensure you are going with the flow.

Mount Snow has a few spots dedicated to slow zones which you’ll see on our trail map highlighted in yellow. If you’re a beginner, these places are probably the best place to start. If you are an advanced skier and rider, please be respectful of these zones. We want everyone, of all abilities to feel comfortable while on the slopes.
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Skier & Rider Safety Awarenes

At Mount Snow, we are committed to promoting skier and rider safety awareness to ensure the best possible guest experience on the mountain. As a resort, we use industry standard safety guidelines provided by the National Ski Areas Association that are geared towards all alpine activities allowed on our trails including alpine skiing, snowboarding, telemark skiing, and monoskiing. We recommend staying on terrain that is within your ability level and following Your Responsibility Code, which is listed below.
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Go With The Flow Tips

  • Pay attention to signage and lift attendants when loading/unloading lifts.
  • Merging on the hill is just like merging in traffic.
  • Be aware of your surroundings.
  • If you need to traverse across a trail, look uphill and proceed with caution when clear.
  • Take a break in a visible spot on the side of the trail to allow skiers to pass you safely.
  • When in doubt, ask for help. Look for our Mountain Ambassadors.
  • Our Ski & Snowboard School is a great way to learn. Take a lesson.

Carinthia Terrain Parks

Carinthia at Mount Snow adheres to the guidance, logos, and signage developed through the Park Smart Freestyle Safety Program. All of Carinthia Parks and Safety Signage are designated by an orange color

Almost all terrain at Carinthia may contain jumps, hits, ramps, banks, fun boxes, jibs, rails, half pipes, quarter pipes, and other constructed or natural terrain features.

For more information about Park Smart and Carinthia Parks, please visit our terrain parks page.

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Park Smart

Start Small Make a Plan Always Look Respect Take it Easy
Work your way up. Build your Skills Every Feature. Every Time. Before you drop. The features and other users.  Know your limits. Land on your feet.
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Tree Terrain

Tree skiing/snowboarding areas are not maintained or regularly checked by ski area personnel. Ski or ride at your own risk. All tree terrain is considered most difficult and is recommended for advanced skiers/snowboarders only—use extra caution.

Unmarked obstacles and other natural hazards exist throughout. Never ski/ride alone. It is your responsibility to access and depart from tree terrain using open designated trails.

Aerial Chairlift Safety

Mount Snow has 15 aerial chairlifts ranging from double chairs to a six passenger bubble chair. Please watch the videos below for proper loading and unloading procedures of aerial chairlifts.

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Ski Bikes & Trikkes

Mount Snow welcomes the use of Ski Bikes and Trikkes fitting the following parameters:

  • All ski bikes/Trikkes must have a full metal edges on skis.
  • All ski bikes/Trikkes must have a leash attached to the rider that prevents runaway equipment.
  • All ski bikes/Trikkes must fit within the envelope of the chair and the bike shall count as a rider on the lift.
  • All ski bike/Trikke users must possess a valid season pass or day ticket and, if accessing terrain by foot, they must have a valid Uphill Travel Pass or Uphill Travel Ticket.
  • As with all guests enjoying snow sports at Mount Snow, adherence to “Your Responsibility Code” and “Park Smart” is appreciated.

Mount Snow and its management team reserve the right to rescind the use of ski bikes/trikkes on its lifts, trails, slopes, terrain parks, and any portion of its owned or leased property at any time.

Unmanned Aerial Systems Policy

Out of safety concerns for guests, employees, and resort property, Mount Snow Ltd. (“Resort”) prohibits the operation or use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or aerial drones, by the general public, including recreational users and hobbyists, without prior written authorization from the Resort.

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This prohibition includes drones for filming or videotaping, as well as any drone use by media or journalists operating over all Resort properties. This prohibition on drone operations or use extends to any drones launched or operated from Resort property, as well as drones launched from private property outside of the Resort boundaries. Any authorized operation of aerial drones may be governed by Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations, local law enforcement, and/or U.S.

Forest Service rules, as well as those policies separately established by our Resort, which may include certification, training, insurance coverages, indemnification requirements, and waivers or releases of liability.

Any violation of this policy may involve suspension of your skiing privileges, or the revocation of your season pass, as well as confiscation of any equipment, and may subject violators to any damages, including but not limited to, damages for violations of privacy and/or physical or personal injuries, or regulatory fines and legal fees.

Smoking Policy

In order to provide our guests with the best experience possible, we ask that you not smoke or vape in areas where there is a large concentration of people. The following locations are SMOKE FREE zones:

  • Ticket Queues
  • Lift Lines
  • Chair Lifts
  • 25 ft surrounding any building
  • All decks

Cigarette Genies are positioned around the resort and we ask that you dispose of your cigarettes properly.

Dog Policy

As much as we love man's best friend, for our guests and your pet's safety we do not allow dogs on the mountain. We do allow service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Winter Activities

Uphill Travel

During the winter operating season, guests wishing to access the Mount Snow trail system through hiking, snow shoeing, or skinning may do so after purchasing an “Uphill Travel” ticket or be in possession of a valid season’s pass with a complimentary “Uphill Travel” endorsement.

Guests are permitted to hike, snow shoe, or skin from dawn to dusk only. Guests engaging in uphill travel are responsible for knowing locations of closed terrain and trails, snowmaking, events or other operations in progress by reading the daily Snow Report, viewing trails boards at the bottom of Lifts #2, #9 or #11 and on .

Additional Precautions

  • Uphill access to Resort trails is at your own risk.
  • Guests accessing the trail system through uphill travel should stay to the side of the trail, wear highly visible clothing, and choose a route which gives downhill traffic the best view of your location. Be aware of sharp turns and knolls where you may not be in view of downhill traffic
  • Your “Uphill Travel” ticket or pass must be worn at all times.
  • Closed trails and terrain parks may not be marked or signed from the bottom, top, or other access points on the trail.
  • Guests accessing the Mount Snow trail system must adhere to Your Responsibility Code.
  • For the safety of our guests dogs are not allowed on Resort property.
Sledding or sliding in any form is dangerous and prohibited on Mount Snow premises.
Snow shoeing trail maps are available at Mount Snow Sports at the Grand and these trails are the preferred method of travel for hiking and snow shoeing.
  • The trails and terrain parks are designed for use by skiers and riders only and any form of downhill descent other than by skis, snowboard, snow shoeing, or hiking is prohibited.
  • All skis and snowboards should be equipped with a device to prevent run-away equipment.

Thank You & Stay Safe

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