10 FIS rules for conduct on the slopes

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Skiing or snowboarding, like any other sports activity, also brings some risk.

In order to reduce the risk of accidents, the International Ski Federation (FIS) has proposed 10 rules of conduct on the slopes that all ski resort users should follow!

 

1.    Respect for others

A skier or snowboarder must behave in such a way that they do not endanger or prejudice others. 

2.    Control of speed and skiing or snowboarding

A skier or snowboarder must move in control. They must adapt their speed and manner of skiing or snowboarding to their personal ability and to the prevailing conditions of terrain, snow and weather as well as to the density of traffic. 

3.    Choice of route

A skier or snowboarder coming from behind must choose his route in such a way that they do not endanger skiers or snowboarders ahead. 

4.    Overtaking

A skier or snowboarder may overtake another skier or snowboarder above or below and to the right or to the left provided that they leave enough space for the overtaken skier or snowboarder to make any voluntary or involuntary movement.

5.    Entering, starting and moving upwards

A skier or snowboarder entering a marked run, starting again after stopping or moving upwards on the slopes must look up and down the slopes that they can do so without endangering themselves or others.

6.    Stopping on the slope

Unless absolutely necessary, a skier or snowboarder must avoid stopping on the slope in narrow places or where visibility is restricted. After a fall in such a place, a skier or snowboarder must move and clear of the slope as soon as possible.

7.    Climbing and descending on foot

A skier or snowboarder either climbing or descending on foot must keep to the side of the slope.

8.    Respect for signs and markings

A skier or snowboarder must respect all signs and markings.

9.    Assistance

At accidents, every skier or snowboarder is duty bound to assist. At least you can call the Mountain Rescue! (Pamporovo +359 309 58336  or +359 887 100 245)

     10. Identification

Every skier or snowboarder and witness, whether a responsible party or not, must exchange names and addresses following an accident.

 

Safety, personal and that of others, should be the priority of every skier or snowboarder!


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