This can be a textbook case of a skier not abiding by guidelines 1 and a couple of of the Skier Accountability Code:
RULE 1: All the time keep in management. You need to be capable to cease or keep away from individuals or objects.
RULE 2: Individuals forward or downhill of you’ve got the right-of-way. You need to keep away from them.
The offending skier was not solely snowboarding uncontrolled and unable to cease to keep away from a transparent impediment, that impediment was a human being, extra particularly a downhill skier.
Fortunately the downhill skier was unhurt however apparently the uphill skier/responsible get together, got here away with a couple of stitches. Keep in mind of us, ski below management in any respect time and provides the downhill skier proper of approach.
SKIER RESPONSIBILITY CODE:
“All the time keep in management. You need to be capable to cease or keep away from individuals or objects. Individuals forward or downhill of you’ve got the right-of-way. You need to keep away from them. Cease solely the place you’re seen from above and don’t prohibit visitors. Look uphill and keep away from others earlier than beginning downhill or getting into a path. You need to stop runaway gear. Learn and obey all indicators, warnings, and hazard markings. Preserve off closed trails and out of closed areas. You need to know the way and be capable to load, journey and unload lifts safely. When you want help, ask the elevate attendant. Don’t use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or medication. If you’re concerned in a collision or incident, share your contact info with one another and a ski space worker.”
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