FIS Rules of conduct

1. Respect other skiers
   Every skier on the slope has to act in such a way as to not endanger or harm anyone.
2. Control of speed and manner of skiing
   Every skier has to adapt their speed and way of skiing to their abilities and the conditions of the terrain and the weather.
3. Choice of track
   Select an appropriate path. If you are skiing behind someone it’s your responsibility to ski around them without causing any danger to them.
4. Overtaking
   You can over-take from either left or right but you must leave enough distance between yourself and other skiers to allow them to manoeuvre properly.
5. Starting and moving upwarts
   Every skier entering a ski run, piste or traversing a ski terrain has to make sure that no one from above or beneath is at risk. The same applies to stopping.
6. Stopping
   Every skier has to avoid stopping at narrow and unclear parts of a ski run or pistes. A fallen skier has to clear their place as soon as possible.
7. Ascending and descending
   You must always use the side of the slope to walk up or down, whether wearing skis or not.
8. Pay attention to the signs
   Pay attention to and follow the signs, markings and notices on the slope.
9. How to behave in the event of an accident
   In the event of an accident everyone is obliged to provide assistance.
10. ID requirements
    Every skier and snowboarder, regardless of being a witness or someone involved in the accident, has to give their personal information (ID).
    
    

SKI HELMETS

In the federal state of Upper Austria and Salzburg, it is mandatory for children and adolescents to wear ski helmets until they have reached the age of 15. However, wearing a ski helmet is also strongly recommended for all adult winter athletes!