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*The 10 points of the Alpine Responsibility Code apply at all times as well.
MARTOCK LIFT USE GUIDELINES
To ensure that all skiers and snowboarders enjoy a good day at Martock also means that they use both chairlifts and surface lifts safely.
1. All skiers/snowboarders must be aware and obey signs posted around the lift loading and unloading areas and along the tow path.
2. While waiting their turn in a lift line, skiers/snowboarders must refrain from horseplay and prepare themselves for loading.
3. When approaching a loading area, obey instructions given by a lift operator and make sure the lift ticket/season pass is properly displayed.
4. a) When riding a chairlift, skiers/snowboarders must always use the restraining bar as soon as they are clear of the loading area.
b) Skiers/snowboarders must never bounce or rock chair in any way and must remain seated facing uphill at all times.
c) Skiers/snowboarders must never, under any circumstances, jump from chairs.
d) If a chairlift stops, remain calm and wait until it restarts. In case of an emergency evacuation skiers/snowboarders are to remain calm and follow all instructions given by resort employees.
e) When approaching an unloading area skiers/snowboarders must not lift restraining bar until instructed to do so by posted signs.
f) When skiers/snowboarders clear the ramp, they must move away from the area adjacent to unloading ramp immediately.
5. a) When riding the Rope Tow or T Bar, skiers/snowboarders must always remain in the designated tow path and never attempt to slalom or to zigzag on the way to the top.
b) To unload anywhere outside of a designated unloading area must be avoided unless the lift stops and riders are instructed to do so by the patrol or resort employees. In such an event, everyone is to leave the tow path as quickly as possible.
c) Any skier/snowboarder who falls while riding a surface lift must clear the path immediately, so as not to interfere with others.
d) No skier/snowboarder shall reload themselves on the T Bar.
e) To ski /snowboard down a lift tow path is dangerous and strictly prohibited.
6. Skiers/snowboarders must always:
a) display their lift ticket/season pass;
b) follow all instruction given by resort staff;
c) behave in a responsible manner;
d) be courteous to other skiers/snowboarders and resort personnel;
e) be aware of and abide by posted Alpine Responsibility Code;
f) wear a helmet.
Behaviour contrary to the above instruction will endanger offenders just the same as other users and may result in a serious injury. With no exception any and all offenders will lose their lift and trail privileges for two weeks for the first offence and for the season for the second offence.
On the Hill
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All poles must have baskets. Poles with pointed tips are not allowed.
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Do not ski too close to grooming machines or other vehicles on the mountain.
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While overtaking other skiers, you should not pass too close or too fast in such a manner that you frighten other skiers.
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Skiing too fast is not permitted while approaching and entering lift loading areas.
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Fast skiing in Slow Zones (Rope Tow & Buttermilk) is not permitted.
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Tucking or skiing straight downhill without using turns to control speed is not permitted.
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Jumping is permitted only on terrain marked with an orange oval. (Freestyle Terrain)
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Possession of alcohol or drugs is not permitted on Ski Martock property.
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Profanity (foul language) and fighting is not permitted on Ski Martock property.
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Snowball throwing is not permitted on Ski Martock property.
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Stay off all terrain where competitions and training are taking place.
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Pulling out caution signs, fencing, marker poles, race gates, etc. is not permitted.
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Placing logs or any other objects in the middle of trails is not permitted.
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Helmets must be worn in the Terrain Park and Halfpipe at all times.
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Going through the safety gate at top Chair lift without a valid reason is not permitted.
