Resort Skiing & Snowboarding
Make the most of your resort day—with attention to other riders, open terrain, and the people you came with.
A lift ticket changes the services around you. It does not remove the need to read signs, manage your speed, or keep track of your partners.
Stay oriented
Read the trail map, know the resort boundaries, and obey closures. Going through a boundary gate changes the planning and rescue picture.
Stay connected
Agree on meeting points and keep partners in view in deep snow and trees. Carry the resort’s patrol contact information.
Keep learning
Review shared-slope responsibilities and the specific resort’s current safety guidance.
Build your winter knowledge.
Avalanche Control Towers: Keep Your Distance
Why avalanche control equipment needs space—and why you should never climb on or tamper with it.
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Skiing Utah Resorts: Boundaries, Closures & Shared Responsibility
Make the boundary part of your plan—not a decision made after following someone else’s tracks.
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Tree Wells & Deep Snow: Keep Your Partner in Sight
A partner at the next lift is too far away to notice a fall into deep snow.
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Calling for Help in the Utah Backcountry
Know how to call, describe your location, and prepare for a wait before you need help.
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Build the skills. Keep learning.
Use these resources alongside hands-on training, current conditions, and sound decisions in the field.