Safety Information

At Breckenridge, safety comes first for all of our guests and employees. The resort has put in place programs that promote the safety of everyone on the mountain as well as educate our guests on the importance of snowsports safety.

Skier Responsibility Code:

• Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects
• People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them
• Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above
• Whenever starting downhill or merging onto a trail, look uphill and yield to others
• Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment
• Observe all posted signs and warnings
• Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas
• Before using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely

Youth Skier Safety Information

As a leader in snowboarding and freeskiing, Breckenridge and Vail Resorts, Inc. has established Freeriding Terrain Responsibility Code. Freeriding terrain includes the pipes and features within all Breckenridge terrain parks. In an effort to increase safety awareness in the park, a set of instructions and warnings have implemented to help promote the safety of each person in the park and pipe.

Freeride Terrain Responsibility Code:

• Freeriding Terrain contains man-made and natural terrain variations
• Freeriding terrain changes constantly due to weather and use
• Inspect the pipe and all features before using as well as throughout the day
• In jumping and using the terrain, skier/rider assumes the risk of serious injury
• Be courteous and respect others
• One user at a time on all features
• Always clear the landing quickly
• It is your responsibility to control your body on the ground and in the air
• Always ride or ski in control and within your ability
• Look before you leap!-Never jump blindly and use a spotter when necessary

Any employee in uniform is available to assist with safety questions and is empowered to suspend or revoke the skiing or riding privileges of anyone demonstrating reckless or inappropriate behavior.

Helmets:

Breckenridge recommends the use of helmets for children 14 years and younger while participating in children's ski and ride school programs. Rental helmets are available at children's ski and ride school locations for the convenience of guests. Parents or guardians who decide their child (14 years and younger) will not wear a helmet while in ski and ride school, are required to decline helmet use in writing on the ski and ride school release agreement prior to their child's participation.

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