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What should you do when you cannot see over a roller on a run?

Slow down.

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  1. Speed up to clear it
  2. Close your eyes and glide
  3. Slow down ✔

Why: Rollers hide people and objects on the other side. Slowing down gives you time to react.

Huh, didn't know that: Look out for spots on the run where traffic merges or you cannot see what is coming next.

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What do you call a roller on a ski hill? A bump in the road to fun.
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Answer: Slow down. Rollers hide people and objects on the other side. Slowing down gives you time to react.

  1. Colorado Ski Country USA: Collision Prevention www.coloradoski.com/safety/collision-prevention
    Slow down when you are unable to see over a roller.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Colorado Ski Country USA: Collision Prevention www.coloradoski.com/safety/collision-prevention
    Look out for spots on the run where traffic merges or you can’t see what’s coming next.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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