Help Educate Your Viewers About Your Responsibility Code
Resources included: short talking points and graphics
Thank you for helping educate your viewers on how to have the safest possible day on the slopes here in Colorado by knowing, understanding, and following the ten points of Your Responsibility Code. The Code has been in effect for more than 60 years and it’s the “rules of the road” both here in Colorado and across the United States.
While skiing and snowboarding are, first and foremost, fun and exciting, they’re also inherently risky. Those risks can be mitigated by following each point of Your Responsibility Code.
Here are some ways to talk about Your Responsibility Code with your viewers. You would be supporting an important safety message if you’re able to include a point or two of Your Responsibility Code at opportune moments during your broadcast or on your social media channels.
Point 1
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE SAYS:
Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
SUGGESTED TALKING POINT:
If you’re heading to the mountains to ski or snowboard, remember Point 1 of Your Responsibility Code: always stay in control. Skiing and snowboarding in control helps everyone have the safest possible day on the slopes. Enjoy your day on the mountain!
Point 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE SAYS:
People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
SUGGESTED TALKING POINT:
If you’re heading to the mountains to ski or snowboard, remember Point 2 of Your Responsibility Code: downhill skiers and riders have the right-of-way. Have a great day on the slopes and give space to those around you.
Point 3
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE SAYS:
Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
SUGGESTED TALKING POINT:
If you’re heading to the mountains to ski or snowboard, remember Point 3 of Your Responsibility Code: stop only where visible to other skiers and riders. Making sure you're visible helps keep everyone on the mountain as safe as possible. Enjoy your day on the slopes and look out for each other!
Point 4
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE SAYS:
Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
SUGGESTED TALKING POINT:
If you’re heading to the mountains to ski or snowboard, remember Point 4 of Your Responsibility Code: look uphill and avoid others. Merging with care helps everyone have the safest possible day on the slopes! Have a great day out there!
Point 5
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE SAYS:
You must prevent runaway equipment.
SUGGESTED TALKING POINT:
If you’re heading to the mountains to ski or snowboard, remember Point 5 of Your Responsibility Code: prevent runaway equipment. Runaway gear is dangerous to other skiers and riders. Make sure your gear stays with you and enjoy your day out there!
Point 6
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE SAYS:
Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
SUGGESTED TALKING POINT:
If you’re heading to the mountains to ski or snowboard, remember Point 6 of Your Responsibility Code: read and obey all signs. Signs help you choose the right terrain and avoid closed or dangerous areas. Follow all signs and enjoy your day on the slopes!
Point 7
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE SAYS:
Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
SUGGESTED TALKING POINT:
If you’re heading to the mountains to ski or snowboard, remember Point 7 of Your Responsibility Code: keep off closed trails and out of closed areas. Areas on the mountain that are closed are closed for a reason- your safety! Get out there and enjoy the day!
Point 8
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE SAYS:
You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
SUGGESTED TALKING POINT:
If you’re heading to the mountains to ski or snowboard, remember Point 8 of Your Responsibility Code: know how to safely load, ride and unload lifts. If you have any questions about how to ride a lift, ask a lift attendant to help. Enjoy your day out there!
Point 9
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE SAYS:
Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
SUGGESTED TALKING POINT:
If you’re heading to the mountains to ski or snowboard, remember Point 9 of Your Responsibility Code: don’t ski or snowboard impaired. Clear judgment helps keep you and everyone around you as safe as possible so everyone has a terrific day on the slopes!
Point 10
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE SAYS:
If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
SUGGESTED TALKING POINT:
If you’re heading to the mountains to ski or snowboard, Point 10 of Your Responsibility Code tells you what to do if you collide with someone, or someone collides with you. You MUST stop and share your contact information. Remember—it's the law here in Colorado. Stay safe out there and follow Your Responsibility Code when you're skiing or snowboarding.
