Skiing and snowboarding are lifelong sports and passions for millions of Americans. It is important to know that snowsports involve risk and understand what those risks are. Your behavior, decisions, and actions have a direct effect on your safety and others on the slopes.
Get started by understanding Your Responsibility Code; talk with your family, kids, and friends who are new to the mountain. And remember: staying in control is the best way to stay safe. If you have questions, please ask any ski area employee.
The Code has undergone several revisions to stay in step with modern language and skiing behavior (and to include snowboarders, bikers, and everyone who enjoys the slopes!). The latest version of the Code was published in 2022.
Several other recreational sports have copied the Responsibility Code, including mountain biking.
Read more about the Colorado Ski Safety Act.
