IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Winter snow sports involve risk. Your knowledge, decisions and actions contribute to your own safety and the safety of others.
SAFE FUN STARTS WITH YOU
Snow sports are exciting, memorable and enjoyed by millions of Australians. They also take place in a dynamic alpine environment where our decisions matter.
Every guest has a personal responsibility for their own safety - and for the safety of the people around them. Knowing the Code means understanding how to behave, make good decisions and share the mountain responsibly.
UPDATED FOR 2026
The Alpine Responsibility Code has been refreshed to make it clearer, more memorable and easier for guests to understand and apply.
The ten responsibilities are now grouped under three simple themes - the three things you need to know to fully understand your obligations on the hill.
THE THREE KNOWS
Stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
Do not ski, board, ride lifts or use terrain, if your ability is impaired by drugs or alcohol.
Use protective equipment (especially helmets) to minimise the risk of injury. Prevent runaway equipment.
Read and obey all signs, warnings and hazard markings.
Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
If you are involved in a collision or incident, do not leave the scene. Share your contact information with each other and Resort Staff.
People ahead and downhill of you have right of way. You must avoid them.
Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
Before starting downhill, or merging into a trail, look uphill and give way to others.
WINTER SPORTS INVOLVE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. YOUR KNOWLEDGE, DECISIONS AND ACTIONS CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS.
⚠THE OFFICIAL
SAVE IT.
SHARE IT.
KNOW IT.
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NEW FOR WINTER 2026
Tobogganing is now how many guests are first introduced to snowsports, and snowplay has increased in popularity in recent years.
The new Toboggan Responsibility Code creates a consistent responsibility code for tobogganing. Designed with a similar look and feel to the Alpine Responsibility Code, it helps familiarise guests with their responsibilities on the snow - particularly if they later transition from snowplay to skiing or boarding.
WINTER SPORTS INVOLVE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. YOUR KNOWLEDGE, DECISIONS AND ACTIONS CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS.
⚠THE OFFICIAL
SAVE IT.
SHARE IT.
KNOW IT.
View / print official poster ↗
MORE WAYS TO STAY
The Responsibility Codes are part of staying safe in the alpine environment. Planning, preparation and awareness matter too.
Dress for a changing alpine environment with appropriate layers and weather protection.
🎿Choose, fit and maintain equipment suited to your snow activity and ability.
⛑️Know who to contact and how resort patrol and rescue services support guests on the snow.
🏫Professional instruction helps build confidence, skills and safer habits on the mountain.
🚑Know the immediate steps to take if someone is injured on the snow.
🪖Learn about snow-sports helmets and other important personal protection.
For more alpine safety information, visit the SnowSafe website.
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