Respect
for others : All
slope-users must always behave in such a way that they do not endanger
others nor harm them by their behaviour or their equipment. Control
of speed and behaviour : All slope-users must adapt their speed and
behaviour to their personal capabilities as well as to the general
conditions of the slope, weather, snow condition and number of other
slope-users existing at the time. Choice
of direction by the slope-users above :
The slope-users who are higher up the slope are in a position which
enables them to choose their trajectory. They must always make this choice
in such a way that they do not endanger the slope-users below. Overtaking
:
You
may overtake to the right or left but you should always leave plenty of
space between you and the person being overtaken. Entering,
crossing and starting off from slopes
: When entering, crossing or
starting off slopes, all slope-users must look up-hill and down to ensure
that they can do so without endangering themselves or other slope-users. Stopping
:
All slope-users must avoid stopping in narrow places or areas of
restricted visibility. In the event of a fall, they should remove
themselves from the slope as quickly as possible. Walking
up or downhill : Any slope-user who is obliged to move up or downhill on foot
must keep to the side of the slope and ensure that neither he nor his
equipment endangers other slope-users. Respect
for information, signs and sign-posting :
All slope-users must respect all information concerning weather
conditions, the condition of the slopes and of the snow. They must respect
signs and sign posting at all times. Assistance
:Any person who is witness or instigator of an accident must give
assistance, in particular, by giving the alert. Should the need arise, and
at the request of the mountain rescuers, he must be at their disposal. Identification
:Any person who is involved in, or witness to an accident must
identify themselves to the Piste Patrol (or Emergency Service) (and to any
others involved in the accident).
The text above is an
extrat of a form you can find in ski school and ski lift office. Location :To
make the emergency service’s job of finding the location of the accident
easier you should given the name and number of the nearest piste marker. Inform
:If
you have a mobile phone the piste patrol number for La Plagne is 04 79 09
67 60. Otherwise you should
inform the nearest lift attendant. Off-Piste
:Off-piste
skiing is dangerous and it is necessary to know the mountains and snow
conditions perfectly.If you
are not sure you should employ a guide.The ski school instructors and guides are qualified to take
you off piste and will provide the necessary security equipment. Maurice
Guille
Moniteur de Ski
