Below you can find the FIS code of conduct when skiing or snowboarding you should follow these guidelines and use general common sense!

1 RESPECT FOR OTHERS - A skier must behave in such a way that he does not endanger or prejudice others.

2 CONTROL OF SPEED AND SKIING - A skier must ski in control. He must adapt his speed and manner of skiing to his personal ability and to the prevailing conditions of terrain, snow and weather as well as to the density of traffic.

3 CHOICE OF ROUTE - A skier coming from behind must choose his route in such a way that he does not endanger skiers ahead.

4 OVERTAKING - A skier may overtake another skier above or below and to the right or to the left provided that he leaves enough space for the overtaken skier to make any voluntary or involuntary movement.

5 ENTERING AND STARTING - A skier entering a marked run or starting after stopping must look up and down the run to make sure that he can do so without endangering himself or others.

6 STOPPING ON THE PISTE - Unless absolutely necessary, a skier must avoid stopping on the piste in narrow places or where visibility is restricted. After a fall in such a place, a skier must move clear of the piste as soon as possible.

7 CLIMBING AND DESCENDING ON FOOT - Whether climbing or descending on foot a skier must keep to the side of the piste.

8 RESPECT FOR SIGNS AND MARKINGS - A skier must respect all signs and markings.

9 ASSISTANCE - At accidents, every skier is duty bound to assist.

10 IDENTIFICATION - Every skier and witness, whether a responsible party or not, must exchange names and addresses following an accident.

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