Recommendations for ski tours
Recommendations for Ski Tours
The recommendations for ski tours apply to ski tourers. When ascending or descending on ski slopes, the same rules apply as for skiers. The tourer must therefore also adhere to the FIS rules on the slopes.
The recommendations for ski tours and the FIS rules represent rules of conduct, the non-compliance of which may constitute fault in the event of a ski touring accident.
Full Text of Recommendations for Ski Tours
The Austrian Board of Trustees for Alpine Safety and the Austrian Professional Association of Cable Cars have drawn up ten recommendations for ski tours:
- Observe warning notices of any kind as well as local regulations.
- Comply with closures of slopes or parts of slopes without fail.
- Dogs must not be taken onto ski slopes.
- Ascend only in single file at the edge of the slope.
- Cross the slope only at clearly visible points and with sufficient distance from each other.
- Only use freshly groomed slopes in the edge area.
- Only use slopes that are specifically dedicated to tourers.
- Leave the slope(s) again by 10:30 p.m. at the latest or another time specified by the cable car company.
- Ensure adequate visibility in the dark.
- Use designated parking spaces and accept any parking fees.
