Are You Aware?
The intent of this Skier/Rider Safety Education Program is to help skiers and snowboarders become more aware of slope safety, the skier/rider responsibility code, and how their actions and behavior on the slopes affect those around them.
KNOW THE CODE - It's Your Responsibility!
Mt. Hood Meadows endorses the NSAA Code of Responsibility and encourages you to "Know The Code" before you visit the mountain.
- Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
- People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
- You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
- Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
- Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
- Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
- Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
Slow Skiing/Riding Areas
- Comfort Zones
- Congested Areas
- Intersections / Trail Merges
- Family Skiing / Riding Areas
- Beginner Terrain
- SPACE NOT SPEED
- Ski / Ride Fast - LOSE PASS!
- GO WITH THE FLOW!
MHM Boundary Policy
- Mt. Hood Meadows has a CLOSED BOUNDARY POLICY.
- There is no lift served access to terrain outside of the ski area boundary.
- Skiing or Snowboarding outside of the ski area boundary will result in the loss of skiing / riding privileges and a possible fine of $500 (Hood River County Ordinance 140).
- Any search and rescue operations initiated on your behalf will result in the loss of skiing / riding privileges and will be billed out for the total amount of the cost incurred by Mt. Hood Meadows during resuce operations. This amount will be no less than $1,000.
Closed Areas
- Never cross a rope line.
- Skiing or riding in a closed area will result in loss of skiing / riding privileges fine of up to $500.
- Any search and rescue operations initiated on your behalf will result in the loss of skiing / riding privileges and will be billed out for the total amount of the cost incurred by Mt. Hood Meadows during resuce operations. This amount will be no less than $1,000.
- It is your responsibility to know what terrain is closed.
- When in doubt - ASK!
Jumping From Chairlifts Is Dangerous And Against The Law
- You may be injured in the landing.
- You are endangering all of the passengers on the lift with a potential de-rail
- You may face a $500 fine under Hood River County Ordinance 140.
- YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PASS!
Safety In Numbers
- Never ride alone.
- Always have a meeting place.
- Keep an eye on your buddy.
- Patrol monitors family radio channel 9 code 11 (9.11).