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On a ski trail, who has the right-of-way?

People ahead or downhill of you. You must avoid them.

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  1. The fastest skier
  2. The skier coming from uphill
  3. The people ahead of or below you ✔

Why: Skiers in front and below cannot see you coming. So the person behind and above must steer clear, every time.

Huh, didn't know that: The Code covers alpine skiers, snowboarders, telemark and cross country skiers alike.

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Answer: The people ahead of or below you. Skiers in front and below cannot see you coming. So the person behind and above must steer clear, every time.

  1. PNSAA: Your Responsibility Code (2022 Update) pnsaa.org/safety/responsibility-code
    People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. PNSAA: Your Responsibility Code (2022 Update) pnsaa.org/safety/responsibility-code
    Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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