BEST PRACTICES FOR LOW RISK RECREATION
OUR COMMITMENT
The ski and snowboard industry values and prioritizes the health and safety of its guests, staff and local communities. We demonstrate this commitment to our stakeholders by continuing to work with public health officials and by continuing the successful protocols that were proven in winter 2020/21, scaled appropriately in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ski industry leaders from across North America established these foundational best practices according to scientific guidelines put forth by infectious disease experts, including public health authorities and the WHO. Ski areas will continue to comply with additional federal, provincial and local regulations as they are implemented.
Snowsports are a way for people to play in wide-open spaces, and to take advantage of the mental and physical health benefits of outdoor recreation. For decades, ski area owners and operators have managed skier numbers and safety in daily operations, collaborating with fellow industry experts to offer safe and memorable experiences. The Canadian Ski Council, regional ski associations, and ski areas commit to providing outdoor recreation in ways that promote health and safety, and reduce the risk of infection.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Ski areas will follow all directives issued by regional health authorities and will continue to to communicate their plans to consumers prior to arrival at the ski areas.
Guests are asked to make themselves aware of resort and public health policies in advance of their visit.
Ski areas will also post on-site signage notifying guests and employees of required best practices to continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Be sure to check with you ski area prior to your trip.
BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES OF SKI AREAS
Outside Space
Outdoor Natural Environment
The majority of time spent at a ski area is spent outside in the fresh air, cruising down runs.
Slope Safety Etiquette
Long-standing skiing and snowboarding etiquette requires guests to respect one another and give space between themselves and other skiers and riders. Safe skiers leave space between other skiers.
Standard Gear
Face coverings, including neck gaiters, goggles, gloves or mittens, and helmets are standard pieces of skiing or snowboarding gear.
OUR INDUSTRY’S GOAL IS TO KEEP OUR GUESTS SAFE AND HEALTHY WHILE SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING.
Skiing is a weather-based business requiring the daily scaling of operations to respond to current conditions. As such, our industry is uniquely prepared to pivot its operations.
We are confident in our expertise of managing outdoor recreation spaces. Skiing and snowboarding offer low-risk, high-value recreation and it is our goal to provide that to our guests, even if some indoor or close-contact activities have to be scaled back or put on hold. The ski industry is committed to a collaborative relationship with provincial and local authorities to work together for solutions to keep ski areas open, and to keep guests and staff safe.
