skier or snowboarder goes to the resorts they need to follow the "Your Responsibility Code" which states:1. Always stay in control and be able to stop to avoid other people or objects.2. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. 3. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above. 4. Whenever starting downhill or merging onto a trail look uphill and yield to others.5. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.6. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.7. Prior to using any lift, you must have knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely. (Wallace, pg. 8.00.03)This code has been written and endorsed by the National Ski Patrol and numerous other organizations to help make the skiing or snowboarding experience enjoyable. Studies show that the injury rate for skiers and snowboarders are about equal. The injuries however are different, skiers are more likely to get knee injuries and snowboarders are more likely to hurt the wrist or arm. Skiers and snowboarders can lessen the chance of injury by taking lessons and using the proper equipment. (Wallace, pg. 8.11)Skiers and snowboarders are on the slopes to have fun, not to fight. There is however, a lot of friction between skiers and snowboarders at the resorts. Skiers complain that snowboarders hurt the slopes by scraping off the snow and scare people with the large groups and loud sounds of a snowboard carving on ice. The complaint about scraping off the snow can be said about skiers too. It does not matter if a person is on one board or two it is the fact that the person is a beginner. Snowboarding gets blamed for it because the majority of snowboarders are beginners. Skiers complaining about the packs of snowboarders and the noise will have to learn to live with it. With ninety-seven percent of U.S. resorts allowing it, more than half of American ...
