Review resort boundaries, changing conditions, slope responsibilities and emergency contacts before skiing or snowboarding, then keep a session record.
Identify the ski area boundary, open terrain, closures and the group’s intended runs using current resort information. Ask staff when a marking is unclear. Lift access does not mean terrain beyond the boundary is controlled or patrolled; treat a backcountry trip as a separate planning and training task.
Review the local weather, visibility, wind, surface conditions and posted advisories with the group. Match the plan to the least experienced participant and arrange a simpler alternative. Reassess when conditions change; a calculator’s wind-chill value or slope angle cannot approve the day.
Check clothing, goggles, helmet fit and equipment with the appropriate shop or instructor. Save the resort patrol contact, meeting locations and a communication plan for separated group members. Have ski release systems inspected by a qualified technician; an online estimate is not a binding adjustment instruction.
Maintain enough control to stop or avoid an obstacle, yield to users ahead and look uphill before entering a run. Choose visible stopping places that leave traffic room. Secure equipment against running away, obey closures and ask the lift attendant for help before attempting an unfamiliar loading or unloading procedure.
Contact patrol or local emergency services with the location and observed problem, following their directions. Avoid creating another collision while helping. Exchange contact information with those involved and ski area staff after an incident. End or simplify the session when visibility, fatigue or equipment problems undermine control.
Record incidents, near misses, equipment defects and changes to the planned terrain. Assign repairs and questions to the appropriate shop, instructor or patrol contact. Keep unresolved issues visible for the next visit instead of treating a previous completed checklist as continuing approval.
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Use the matching equipment instructions, current local information and qualified instruction. These sources explain the scope of the review; records do not certify competence or terrain safety.
Record incidents, near misses, equipment defects and changes to the planned terrain. Assign repairs and questions to the appropriate shop, instructor or patrol contact. Keep unresolved issues visible for the next visit instead of treating a previous completed checklist as continuing approval.