Skiing and snowboarding are adventurous and exhilarating outdoor recreational activities, but they come with their own inherent set of risks. Natural and man-made obstacles are part of this alpine experience. Collisions with these objects, especially when skiing fast or out of control, can result in serious or fatal injury. Please read and practice the following guidelines and safety tips. And please ski and ride with caution and control.
Your Responsibility Code
Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
You must prevent runaway equipment.
Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
This is a partial list. Officially endorsed by NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION
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Responsibility Corrective Action Guidelines
Responsibility Code Violations
| Low Level | Medium Level | High Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsibility Code, including Slow Zone Violation, Recklessness, or Skiing/Riding in a Closed Area | Suspension possible pending investigation: 1. Education & documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Patrol determines suspension 3. Suspension period: 0-14 days | Immediate 48-hour suspension: 1. Education & documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Patrol DH determines suspension 3. Suspension Period: up to 30 days, including revoked right to trespass | Immediate 48-hour suspension (Same as Medium Level plus): 1. Requires Senior Leadership Team approval 2. Suspension period up to the remainder of the season or longer |
| Collisions WITHOUT Injury | Suspension possible pending investigation: 1. Education & documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Patrol determines suspension 3. Suspension period: 0-14 days | Suspension possible pending investigation: 1. Education & documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Patrol determines suspension 3. Suspension Period: up to 30 days, including revoked right to trespass. | N/A |
| Collisions WITH Injury, including Mutual Fault, No Fault, No Code Violation, Unable to Determine & Parties in Agreement | Minor Injury: Both skiers return to skiing for the rest of the day Suspension possible pending investigation: 1. Education & documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Notify skier/rider of penalty within 48 hours if necessary 3. Patrol determines suspension 4. Suspension period: 0-14 days | N/A | Major Injury: At least one skier does not return to skiing Suspension possible pending investigation: 1. Education & documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Notify skier/rider of suspension within 48 hours 3. Patrol investigates & recommends suspension to Senior Leadership Team 4. Suspension period: Up to the remainder of the season or longer, including revoked right to trespass |
| Collisions WITH Injury, including Fault, Code Violation, Unable to Determine & Parties Not in Agreement on Fault | Minor Injury: Both skiers return to skiing for the rest of the day Suspension possible pending investigation: 1. Education & documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Notify skier/rider of penalty within 48 hours if necessary 3. Patrol determines suspension 4. Suspension period: 0-14 days | N/A | Major Injury: At least one skier does not return to skiing Immediate 48-hour suspension: 1. Education & documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Notify skier/rider of suspension within 48 hours 3. Patrol investigates & recommends suspension to Senior Leadership Team 4. Suspension period: Up to the remainder of the season or longer, including revoked right to trespass |
The Courtesy Code was designed to maintain a warm and welcoming environment while “inspiring adventure with a smile.” Enforcement of the Courtesy Code is handled by Security, Ski Patrol, Mountain Hosts, Scanning and our management team. If you observe people that are violating our Courtesy Code, please feel free to report your observations to those trained to enforce it.
Our Courtesy Code was implemented at both resorts to create a warm and welcome environment:
No outside alcoholic beverages, and no open containers in areas other than restaurants
Please be respectful of families and children. No consumption of tobacco or marijuana in lift lines, while riding lifts, or in other public places
Offensive language including profanity is not allowed
Always follow the directions of security personnel, ski patrol, and management
For your safety, observe the skiers responsibility code at all times
Threatening or intimidating behavior, pushing and throwing snowballs are not permitted
Properly care for your dogs including keeping them on a leash and cleaning up after them
Compliance with all COVID related policies and procedures. Current COVID related information can be found here.
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Courtesy Code Corrective Action Guidelines
Code of Conduct Violations
| Low Level | Medium Level | High Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtesy Code | Suspension possible pending investigation 1. Education & documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Suspension period: 0-7 days | Immediate 48-hour suspension 1. Education & documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Suspension period: 7 to 30 days suspension of day/multi-day ticket or season pass. | Immediate 48-hour suspension 1. Education & documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Suspension period: up to the remainder of the season or longer, may include revoked right to trespass. |
| Covid Compliance Violation | 1. Education and documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Documented warning | Immediate 48-hour suspension 1. Education and documentation (log photo of pass) 2. suspension period - 7 days, may include Revoked Right to Trespass | Immediate 48-hour suspension 1. Education and documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Suspension period: 14 days up to the remainder of the season or longer, may include Revoked Right to Trespass |
Fraud for Season Passes and Pack Products | N/A | N/A | Suspension period: for the season or longer, may include revoked right to trespass. |
| Penal Code | Suspension possible pending investigation 1. Education & documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Suspension period: 0-7 days | Immediate 48-hour suspension 1. Education & documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Suspension period: Post-investigation up to 30 days, may include revoked right to trespass. | Suspension period: up to the remainder of the season or longer, may include revoked right to trespass. |
| Unauthorized Instruction | N/A | Immediate 48-hour suspension 1. Education & documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Suspension period: Post-investigation up to 30 days, may include revoked right to trespass. | Immediate 48-hour suspension 1. Education & documentation (log photo of pass) 2. Suspension period: up to the remainder of the season or longer, may include revoked right to trespass. |
Parking Policy Violation
| Policy | Fine Only | Fine Plus Pass Suspension | Fine Plus Extended Pass Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA Vehicle Code 22658(a)(1) 1. We hope our guests will be part of the solution and not the traffic problem. 2. Our third party provider will begin fines at $100. If not paid within (10) days there is additional penalty of $100. 3. Repeat offenders face possibility of pass suspension and vehicle towing. 4. We reserve the right to restrict access to the parking reservation system in case of abuse or failing to abide by the rules. Please seepark.palisadestahoe.com. | 1st Offense - $100 Fine | 2nd Offense - $100 fine and 48 hour pass suspension begins first day of next paid reservation day. 3rd Offense - $100 fine and 2 week pass suspension begins first day of next paid parking reservation day; plus county issued citation of $200. | 4th Offense - $100 fine and county-issued citation. |
Be Mountain Wise
It is up to you to make safe and smart choices while you are out on the slopes. You have a responsibility to be familiar with the rules and regulations of Palisades Tahoe Ski Area before you get out on the slopes. Knowing the Skier's Responsibility Code and being aware of possible obstacles, natural hazards, or other dangers is up to you.
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