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What must you do to prevent runaway equipment on the slopes?

Use retention straps or other devices so skis and boards cannot slide away.

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  1. Hope the snow is flat
  2. Take your gear off on the trail
  3. Use leashes, straps or brakes ✔

Why: A loose ski or board can slide down a slope on its own and hit someone. Brakes, straps or leashes keep it with you.

Huh, didn't know that: Idaho law says skiers must wear retention straps or other devices to help prevent runaway equipment.

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References

Answer: Use leashes, straps or brakes. A loose ski or board can slide down a slope on its own and hit someone. Brakes, straps or leashes keep it with you.

  1. PNSAA: Your Responsibility Code (2022 Update) pnsaa.org/safety/responsibility-code
    You must prevent runaway equipment.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Idaho Code 6-1106 Duties of skiers legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title6/T6CH11/SECT6-1106
    No skier shall fail to wear retention straps or other devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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