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What do crossed skis stuck in the snow mean?

Someone needs assistance.

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  1. Someone needs assistance ✔
  2. A closed trail ahead
  3. A great picnic spot

Why: Crossed skis or a laid-down snowboard uphill of an injured person warn others and help patrol find them.

Huh, didn't know that: Swiss ski safety guidelines also tell you to mark an accident site with crossed skis.

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References

Answer: Someone needs assistance. Crossed skis or a laid-down snowboard uphill of an injured person warn others and help patrol find them.

  1. PNSAA: Your Responsibility Code (2022 Update) pnsaa.org/safety/responsibility-code
    Crossed skis means someone needs assistance.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. PNSAA: Your Responsibility Code (2022 Update) pnsaa.org/safety/responsibility-code
    have someone cross his or her skis above you or lay their snowboard above you.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. SKUS (Swiss ski safety commission): Skifahren und Snowboarden www.skus.ch/de/skifahren-und-snowboarden-9.html
    Markiere die Unfallstelle mit gekreuzten Skiern
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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