In case of emergency ask for help and contact Ski Patrol 604 797 0222,
for interventions only and during SMR operational hours.
Outside of our operational hours > please contact 911.

Exclusion of liability & Assumption of risks

The use of ski area premises & facilities and the participation in activities at ski areas involves various risks, dangers and hazards.

It is a condition of your use of the premises and facilities and your participation in these activities that you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever, including negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any duty of care on the part of the ski area operator.

Here is our excellent source of information for all responsible riders: Ski Safety 

Your legal responsibility as a user of the ski area premises and facilities or participant in activities at the ski area is explained in the following notice, which you will see posted at the ski area.

Exclusion of Liability 2020 - BC at Sasquatch Mountain Resort

Skiing and Snowboarding

Skiing, snowboarding, and cross country skiing (nordic) involves various risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to the following:

♦ boarding, riding and disembarking ski lifts;

♦ changing weather conditions;

♦ avalanches;

♦ trees, tree wells, tree stumps and forest deadfall;

♦ the condition of snow or ice on or beneath the surface;

♦ variations in the terrain which may create blind spots or areas of reduced visibility;

♦ variations in the surface or sub-surface, including changes due to man-made or artificial snow;

♦ variable and difficult conditions;

♦ streams, creeks, and exposed holes in the snow pack above streams or creeks;

♦ cliffs; crevasses;

♦ snowcat roads, road-banks or cut-banks;

♦ exposed rock, earth, ice, and other natural objects;

♦ collision with lift towers, fences, snow making equipment, snow grooming equipment, snowcats, snowmobiles or other vehicles, equipment or structures;

♦ encounters with domestic and wild animals including dogs and bears;

♦ collision with other persons;

♦ loss of balance or control; slips, trips and falls;

♦ accidents during snow school lessons;

♦ infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact;

♦ negligent first aid;

♦ failure to act safely or within one’s own ability or to stay within designated areas;

♦ negligence of other persons;

♦ and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE OPERATOR and its directors, officers, employees, instructors, agents, representatives, volunteers, independent contractors, subcontractors, sponsors, successors and assigns.

Be Safe – Expect the Unexpected

Always use caution and be prepared to avoid man-made or natural obstacles both marked and unmarked. Trail and slope conditions vary constantly with weather changes and skier/rider use. Be aware of changing conditions, natural or man-made. Obey all advisory signs. Please know and adhere to the Alpine Responsibility Code.

Alpine Responsibility Code

There are elements of risk that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Regardless of how you decide to use the slopes, always show courtesy to others. Please adhere to the code listed below and share with others the responsibility for a safe outdoor experience.

The Alpine Responsibility Code is your Bible on the Mountain!

Video by SkiCanada.org

Know the code – Be Safety Conscious – It is your Responsibility

          1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
          2. People ahead of you have the right-of-way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
          3. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above.
          4. Before starting downhill or merging onto a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
          5. If you are involved in or witness a collision or accident, you must remain at the scene and identify yourself to the Ski Patrol.
          6. Always use proper devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
          7. Observe and obey all posted signs and warnings.
          8. Keep off closed trails and closed areas.
          9. You must not use lifts or terrain if your ability is impaired through use of alcohol or drugs.
          10. You must have sufficient physical dexterity, ability, and knowledge to safely load, ride and unload lifts. If in doubt, ask the lift attendant.

Alpine Responsibility Code 

Freestyle Skills Required

Freestyle Terrain may contain jumps, hits, ramps, embankments, fun boxes, jibs, rails, half pipes, quarter pipes, snow-cross terrain, freestyle mogul terrain and other constructed or natural terrain features. Freestyle skill involves maintaining control on the ground and in the air. Prior to using Freestyle Terrain, it is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with all instructions & warning and to follow the Alpine Responsibility Code.

Check this great content here Terrain Park Safety

Remember, BE SMART, PARK SMART!

      • The features vary in size and difficulty and change constantly due to snow conditions, weather, usage, modifications, grooming and time of day. It is your responsibility to inspect these features before use and throughout the day.
      • You control the degree of risk yo will encounter in using these features both on the ground and in the air. Do not attempt these features unless you have sufficient ability and experience to do so safely.
      • You will crash while testing your skills, wearing a well fitted helmets is highly recommended.
      • Only one person should use a feature at a time. Wait your turn and call your start. Do not jump blindly and use a spotter when necessary. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP!! Always clear the landing area quickly.
      • Individual features are closed for a reason. Do not enter the Freestyle Terrain or use features when closed.

REMEMBER, AIRBORNE MANEUVERS and INVERTED AERIALS SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY AND ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

When using the Freestyle Terrain, you assume the risk of any injury that may occur.

The ski area operator’s liability for all injury or loss is excluded by the terms and conditions on your ticket or season pass release of liability.

Video by National Ski Areas Association

Terrain Features

Freestyle Terrain has four levels of progression and designation for size. Start small and work your way up.

Terrain park signage with feature levels at Sasquatch Mountain Resort

Terrain Park Free Style Sign at Sasquatch Mountain Resort

Snow Tubing Responsibility Code

There are elements of risk that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Regardless of how you decide to use the slopes, always show courtesy to others. Please adhere to the code listed below and share with other the responsibility for a safe outdoor experience.

  1. One person per tube in sitting position only. Maximum (3) persons per group.
  2. Before starting your decent, make sure the track is clear. Upon completion of your decent look uphill, clear the track immediately, exiting at marked areas only. Do not cross other tubing tracks.
  3. Do not stop where you obstruct a track or are not visible from above.
  4. If you are involved in or witness a collision, you must remain at the scene and identify yourself to a ski patroller.
  5. You must not use lifts, or terrain if your ability is impaired by alcohol or drugs.
  6. You must keep off closed tracks and obey officials, signs, and warnings at all times.
  7. After completion of SNOW TUBING, return tube to storage corral. Tubes must remain within snow tubing park boundaries at all times.
  8. Children under 1.1 meters in height must be accompanied in the tubing park at all times by a parent or legal guardian with a valid snow tubing lift ticket.

TUBE PARK RULES

Tubing is fun, but…

  1. No entrance permitted to the park without a valid snow tubing lift ticket.
  2. All participants must follow attendants instructions. Failure to do so will result in removal of your lift tickets without refund.
  3. Children under 1.1 meters (42 inches) in height must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
  4. All minor age children are the responsibility of a parent or legal guardian at all times. Our staff will not be responsible for supervising/monitoring children’s activity. All parents, participants must realize and accept that there is no guarantee of your personal safety.
  5. Ski boots are NOT permitted to be worn while snow tubing.
  6. Unsafe conduct will result in the removal of lift ticket without refund.
  7. Chute/lane conditions vary with weather and use. Please be aware of conditions before purchasing snow tubing tickets. No refunds will be given. Use of any sliding device other than the tubes provided by Sasquatch Mountain Resort is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
  8. Sasquatch Mountain Resort will not be responsible for personal injury, damage, or wear to your clothing due to any cause whatsoever while you are engaged in snow tubing and/or any activity associated with snow tubing.
  9. Only the Tubes that are provided by Sasquatch Mountain Resort are allowed in the tubing area; other sliding equipment is not permitted.
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