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Resorts
Let Someone know before you go
Alpine Safety
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Protection
Food
Children's requirements
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Snow Play
Skiing
Ski touring & bushwalking
Ski & snowboarding school
Emergencies
Ski Patrol
Lost
Accident
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Downloads
Alpine Responsibility Code
Videos
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The alpine environment is a beautiful destination for winter or summer holidays
and a venue for many challenging and exciting activities including skiing,
snowboarding, mountain bike riding and bush walking.

Even the shortest visit to the snow can be hazardous however, if visitors are
careless and irresponsible.

Learn to prepare and be aware of the dangers of the alpine environment to safely
enjoy this wonderful part of our country in safety and comfort.

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 FIRST-TIMER ESSENTIALS

The following information is essential and relevant to all visitors to alpine
areas, regardless of the length of the visit or the type of alpine activity.

Even on the shortest visit to the snow it is important to be prepared for and
aware of the nature of the alpine environment. When planning your trip to the
snowfields, select a resort or area which caters for you and your group’s needs
as facilities, experiences and opportunities vary widely between resorts and
various parts of the Alpine National Parks and high country. When planning it is
important to prepare your vehicle for a trip to the snow and organise your
clothing and equipment. Snow sports are more enjoyable if you improve your
fitness and organise lessons. Once there, take special care with children.
Arrange to leave details of your trip with a responsible contact, for example a
parent or teacher.

Alpine Responsibility Code

Regardless of how you enjoy your snow sports, always show courtesy to others and
be aware that there are inherent risks in all snow recreational activities and
exercise common sense.

Clothing

Alpine weather is unpredictable and a fine sunny day can quickly deteriorate
into cold, wet, high wind or blizzard conditions. Your clothing, therefore, must
be versatile...

Equipment

There are special equipment requirements for each of the different activities;
alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, ski touring and snowboarding.

Ski Patrol & Rescue Services

Every year people become lost in the mountains and ski areas of the alpine high
country. All ski resorts have skilled Ski Patrollers on duty throughout the
winter season.

Hypothermia

Hypothermia is a lowering of the body’s core temperature, which can result in
death, and can occur from accidental immersion in cold water.

In Case of Accident

Knowledge of your own capabilities is an important safety factor. Individual
skills and fitness levels vary greatly.

Ski & Snowboarding School

Most ski resorts offer complete ski and snowboard riding school facilities for
all levels of downhill and cross-country skiiers and snowboarders.

Before Leaving Home

Snowfield conditions may highlight any existing minor faults, particularly in
the electrical system of your vehicle so it is essential to thoroughly check
your vehicle before leaving home.

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CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SKI PATROL OR PHONE 000 FOR FIRE, AMBULANCE OR POLICE
EMERGENCIES



THE ALPINE ENVIRONMENT

This SnowSafe website has been published to provide essential information on how
to enjoy the alpine environment in safety and comfort. Planning and preparation
are the keys to having a safe and enjoyable experience and these concepts are
highlighted throughout this website.

Snow Safety Inc, Australian Ski Patrol Association, and the Australian Ski Areas
Association have worked together to produce this alpine safety information to
make it easier for visitors to visit and enjoy alpine areas.

The information provided on this SnowSafe website serves as a guide only and
does not guarantee the prevention of any loss, damage, injury or other adverse
outcome occurring whilst in the alpine regions.

 

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