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What is the first rule of Your Responsibility Code for skiers and riders?

Always stay in control, able to stop or avoid people and objects.

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  1. Always ski the fastest line
  2. Always stay in control ✔
  3. Always ski in a straight line

Why: Rule one says you must be able to stop or avoid people and objects. If you cannot, you are going too fast for the slope or the crowd.

Huh, didn't know that: Colorado Ski Country USA says staying in control is the best way to stay as safe as possible on the slopes.

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References

Answer: Always stay in control. Rule one says you must be able to stop or avoid people and objects. If you cannot, you are going too fast for the slope or the crowd.

  1. PNSAA: Your Responsibility Code (2022 Update) pnsaa.org/safety/responsibility-code
    Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Colorado Ski Country USA: Your Responsibility Code www.coloradoski.com/safety/know-the-code
    staying in control is the best way to stay as safe as possible.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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