Skiing and snowboarding are exhilarating and enjoyable winter sports, but like any outdoor activity, they come with inherent risks. These Slope Safety Guidelines aim to provide essential guidelines and tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable skiing experience for all.

1. Equipment Safety

• Bindings: Ensure bindings are correctly, and if a skier, ensure you have had your DIN settings adjusted by a certified technician.
• Boots: Wear well-fitted, supportive boots that provide ankle and foot stability.
• Helmet: Always wear a helmet to protect against head injuries.
• Goggles: Use goggles to protect your eyes from wind, sun, and snow glare.
• Clothing: Dress in layers to stay warm, dry, and comfortable. Use waterproof and breathable outerwear.

2. Slope Safety

• Trail Markings: Observe and obey trail signs and markings indicating difficulty levels (green for beginner, blue for intermediate, black for advanced). Pay special attention to areas marked out of bounds, there may be unknown hazards such as cliffs or crevasses. Ski patrol may be blasting for avalanches. You could be seriously injured or have your ski pass taken away.
• Speed Control: Ski at a speed that allows you to maintain control, especially in crowded or icy conditions.
• Right of Way: Uphill skiers have the right of way. Always yield to skiers below you and when merging onto trails.
• Moguls: Approach moguls with caution and maintain a balanced posture to navigate them safely.
• Stopping: If you need to stop and take a break do so on the side of the slope in a highly visible area. Do not stop after the lip of the slope or behind a jump where incoming skiers cannot see you ahead of time. 
• Injuries: If someone falls and is injured, mark their position up hill of them with crossed poles or skis standing out of the snow so oncoming skiers and boarders are aware of their presence.

4. Weather Awareness

• Forecast: Check weather forecasts and be prepared for changing conditions.
• Visibility: Use goggles with appropriate lenses for varying light conditions.
• Wind Chill: Be aware of wind chill factors and protect exposed skin to prevent frostbite.

5. Avalanche Safety

• Awareness: Educate yourself about avalanche risks and terrain before venturing off-piste.
• Equipment: Carry avalanche safety gear, including a beacon, probe, and shovel, and know how to use them.
• Group Safety: Ski with a partner, stay within sight, and communicate potential risks and plans.

6. Personal Safety

• Hydration: Stay hydrated by drinking water regularly, even if you don't feel thirsty.
• Rest Breaks: Take breaks as needed to rest and refuel.
• Physical Fitness: Maintain good physical fitness and know your limits to prevent fatigue-related injuries.

7. Emergency Preparedness

• Emergency Contacts: Carry identification and have emergency contact information readily available.
• First Aid Kit: If venturing off piste or skiing in the backcountry, pack a small first aid kit with essentials like bandages, pain relievers, and blister treatments.
• Safety Training: Consider taking a basic first aid and CPR course to be prepared for emergencies.

3. Lift Safety

• Loading/Unloading: Pay attention to lift attendants' instructions. Keep your tip(s) up when loading and unloading.
• Safety Bar: Lower the safety bar when riding chairlifts or gondolas.
• Children: Supervise children at all times and ensure they are seated properly on lifts.