Piste etiquette is key for keeping everyone safe on the mountain, so the FIS (that’s the Federation Internationale de Ski, or International Ski Federation) has come up with 10 rules for all skiers and boarders to follow – kind of like the snowsports version of the Highway Code. Read on to see what the rules are, and find out some of our top tips for staying safe too.
FIS Rules of Conduct
1.Respect for others: Make sure you’re skiing or boarding in a way that doesn’t put anybody around you in danger.
2.Control of speed: Don’t go too fast for your ability or the conditions (what the snow or weather is like and how busy the slope is).
3.Choice of route: People in front of you on the mountain have the right of way, so choose your route carefully and leave space between yourself and others.
4.Overtaking: Also leave plenty of space when you overtake a slower skier or boarder, so you don’t bump into each other.
5.Entering and starting: When you join a new run, or start skiing again after stopping on the piste, look up the mountain first to make sure there’s no one coming that you could collide with.
6.Stopping: Only stop at the edge of the piste or where you can be seen easily, and definitely not just under a bump or roller. And try not to stop on narrow sections so you don’t block the way for others. If you fall over, move to the side of the run as quickly as possible.
7.Climbing and descending on foot: If you’re climbing up or down a slope on foot, keep to the side so there’s space for others to pass you safely.
8.Respect signs and markings: Piste signs and markings are there for your safety, so pay attention and obey them.
9.Assistance: If you see someone have an accident on the mountain, do your best to help, and alert the resort staff or rescue services if need be. Most piste maps have an emergency number on them.
10.Identification: If you see an accident, or you’re involved in one, swap names and contact details with the others, in case the authorities need to get hold of you later.
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