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The best way to enjoy Aspen, Colorado, mountains is to be safe. It’s just that simple.
How to plan, evaluate and execute a successful ski/snowboard tour above the treeline in the Rockies may not be an easy task, but you can certainly be educated and risk averse. more info

A commitment to your safety and those of others on the slopes is an important part of enjoying your trip. One of the best and easiest way is to know the skier/rider's responsibility code, and remember, you are responsible, so ski/ride with care.

Your Responsibility Code

Watch the kids

Yield to kids. Give them extra room. Kids ski/ride unpredictably and often do not know right from left. They’re kids, after all.

Skiing/Riding can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas you may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross-country or other specialized equipment, such as that used by disabled or other skiers.  Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing/riding that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code listed below and share with other skiers/riders the responsibility for a great on-mountain experience.

Know the Code – It’s Your Responsibility

  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 avoid others
  5. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment
  6. Observe all posted signed and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas
  7. Prior to using any lift, you must have knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.

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Other pages you might find helpful:


Mountain Rescue Aspen
Mountain Rescue Aspen promotes mountain safety education and provides backcountry rescue in Aspen's surrounding mountains.
The Roaring Fork Avalanche Center
The Roaring Fork Avalanche Center provides up to date observations and warnings on avalanche activity in the area.