Other Advice Sections:
- Introduction
- General Advice for Everyone
- The F.I.S. Code of Conduct
- Info for Alpine & Telemark Skiers
- Info for Snowboarders
- Info for Skiboarders
- Treatment for Minor Soft Tissue Injuries
- Info about Helmets
Ski Accident
The F.I.S. Code of Conduct
- Respect others: behave in such a way that you do not endanger or prejudice others
- Ski/snowboard in control: taking account of conditions, ability and terrain
- Choose a safe route: take account of all mountain users around you
- Overtaking: leave enough room to allow the person you are overtaking to make an unexpected manoeuvre
- Look both ways: when starting a run, entering a run or setting off again after a stop to make sure it is safe
- Stopping on the piste: avoid stopping in narrow places or where visibility is restricted. Always move to the side of a piste if you have to stop.
- Climbing and descending on foot: keep to the side of the piste at all times
- Obey all signs and markers: they are there for your safety - NEVER ski down a closed run
- At the scene of an accident: you are duty bound to assist
- Witness: should you witness an accident it is your duty to assist the ski patrol with any relevant information