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Cape Smokey Ski Patrol team in red jackets on the snowy summit above the bay

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Safety

Activities that begin at Cape Smokey

Alpine Responsibility Code and notice to all users

Alpine Responsibility Code sign

There are elements of risk that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Always show courtesy to others. Please adhere to the code listed below and share with others the responsibility for a safe outdoor experience.

  1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
  2. People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
  3. Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
  4. Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
  5. You must prevent runaway equipment.
  6. Read and obey all signs, warnings and hazard markings.
  7. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
  8. You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
  9. Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
  10. If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.

Know the Code – It is Your Responsibility

Be aware – ski & ride with care sign Notice to all users of these premises and facilities – exclusion of liability, assumption of risk and jurisdiction

Notice to all users of these premises and facilities. Exclusion of liability, assumption of risk & jurisdiction.

PLEASE READ THE NOTICE CAREFULLY.

THESE CONDITIONS WILL AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE THE OPERATOR FOR NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF THE OCCUPIERS’ LIABILITY ACT OR TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT

Your use of these premises and facilities and participation in activities on the premises involve various risks, dangers and hazards. Please visit the Safety & Risk Awareness website at: www.skisafety.ca for a description of these risks, dangers and hazards. A description of these risks, dangers and hazards is also available at guest services.

As a condition of your use of the premises and facilities and your participation in activities on the premises, 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 OWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS’ LIABILITY ACT ON THE PART OF THE OPERATOR OF THE PREMISES AND FACILITIES and its employees and representatives (hereinafter collectively referred to as “the Operator”).

You agree that the Operator shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss AND RELEASE THE OPERATOR FROM ALL LIABILITY AND WAIVE ALL CLAIMS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Negligence includes failure on the part of the Operator to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above.

Any litigation involving the Operator shall be brought solely within Nova Scotia and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Nova Scotia Court.

These conditions and any rights, duties and obligations involving the Operator shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of Nova Scotia and no other jurisdiction.

THE OPERATOR’S LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF THE OCCUPIERS’ LIABILITY ACT IS EXCLUDED BY THESE CONDITIONS.

Mountain Safety Highlights

  • Stay in Control
  • Wear a Helmet
  • Know the Trail Signs
  • Respect Closed Areas
  • Report Accidents
    to Ski Patrol
  • Ride Lifts Safely
  • Yield to Skiers Below
  • Check Weather & Snow Conditions

Trail Difficulty Guide

  • Green Circle Easy Gentle slopes for beginners
  • Blue Square Intermediate Steeper terrain with varied conditions
  • Black Diamond Difficult Most Steeper terrain with varied conditions
Snowy forested ski runs from above beside a racer and coach at the summit lift

Know Before You Go

  • Mountain HazardsTrees, rocks, cliffs, and rapidly changing weather conditions require constant vigilance.
  • Lift SafetyFollow all loading guidelines, lower safety bars immediately, and obey staff instructions.
  • Terrain Park ProgressionStart small, inspect features first, and master basic jumps before progressing.
  • Personal ResponsibilityYou are the key to a safe mountain. Stay alert, yield, and adapt to surroundings.
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Emergency Assistance

If you are involved in or witness an accident, remain at the scene,
contact Ski Patrol immediately, and follow staff instructions.

Contact Ski Patrol