General Information

HELMET MANDATORY

Since February 1st, 2007, wearing a helmet is mandatory in all snowparks in Quebec.

All MSSI ski areas are supporting this new regulation who contrubutes to enhance more security in snowparks.

Mountain CODE OF CONDUCT

Code adopted under the Act respecting safety in sports. This Code applies to all persons practicing snow sports.

  • Remain in control of your speed and direction. Make sure you can stop and avoid any person or obstacle.
  • Yield the right of way to persons downhill and choose a course that ensures their safety.
  • Stop on a trail only if you are visible from above and if you are not obstructing the trail.
  • Yield the right of way to persons uphill when entering a trail and at intersections.
  • If you are involved in or witness an accident, remain at the scene and identify yourself to a first-aider.
  • Use and wear at all times a proper device to prevent runaway equipment.
  • Keep off the lifts and trails if your ability is impaired through use of alcohol or drugs.
  • Obey all signs and warnings and never venture off the trails or onto a closed trail.

There are elements of risk that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Regardless of how you decide to use the slopes, always show courtesy to others. Observe the code listed above and share with others the responsibility for a great outdoor experience. You must obey all other rules and signs pertaining to any particular activity as marked out by the resort.

Know the Code. Be safety conscious.
It is your responsibility!

The Ticket Holder recognizes, accepts and assumes the inherent risks of snow sliding sports such as skiing and snowboarding. The Ticket Holder assumes all risks of personal injury or any material damage resulting from the said risks and dangers.

Among others, the following lists the elements considered inherent risks to the normal practice of a snow sliding sport::

  • Changing climatic conditions;
  • Changes in the steepness of the slope;
  • The presence of natural obstacles and any other natural features, such as ditches, crevices and brooks, rocks, earth, uncovered spots, trees, trees regrowth, natural bushes and stumps, and any other natural obstacle; Ice and ice patches; Any change to surface condition; Collisions with skiers or other persons; The presence of pylons, poles and any other structures used in the operation of the ski area and collisions with these elements; The use of ski lifts; The presence on the slopes of grooming equipment, emergency vehicles and snowmaking equipment.You must respect the resort’s regulations and signage posted in regard to the activities happening within the boundaries of the ski area

The Quebec Ski Association recommends the use of helmets as an important safety measure. There is a wide variety of models and prices on the market, however, make sure your helmet meets existing safety standards and look for an official seal of approval. Helmets cannot prevent all injuries. Knowing your limits, understanding and abiding by the Skier’s Code of Conduct is essential.