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We like to think of our Georgian Peaks community as one big family. It is important to remember that we would all like to be treated as such.
Let’s focus on a few points in the Alpine Responsibility Code:
Always stay in control. You must be able to stop, or avoid other people or objects.
All snow sport participant need to stay in control as they travel down a trail. Areas are full of things like trees, snowmaking equipment and other people. Some are easy to avoid, others take more work. Either way, you cannot avoid hitting something if you're traveling down a trail at a speed that will limit your ability to swerve or stop at a moment’s notice. Be aware of where others are and travel under control so that stopping or avoiding collisions can be easily done.
Staying in control does not, however, mean you have to travel at the pace of a snail. Sliding would not be much fun if you had to travel that slowly. The key is making sure that when you are traveling under control so that stopping or avoiding collisions can be easily done. Be prepared for the unexpected, and please remember that using your fellow snowsport participants as slalom gates can be very intimidating for many individuals.
People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them!
Your path or line is determined by watching others move- ments and anticipating their direction changes. If you are uphill from other people, you must avoid people down- hill and never travel close enough to scare them or make them loose their concentration and control. Many people focus on the path they are traveling so it is important to always be aware of what the person in front or alongside of you is doing.
Novice and older snowsport participants tend to make wider turns. Novice snowsport participants will be less predictable and will traverse form one side of the run to the other. All downhill participants have the right of way. Always be in control and please, while on Champlain, travel at a speed that is appropriate for a courtesy zone.
Observe and obey all posted signs and warnings.
You will notice a sign posted at the top and bottom of the Champlain Detachable Quad. The sign is there for us to "observe", it states as follows,
THIS LIFT SERVICES PRIMARILY BEGINNER TERRAIN EXPERT SKIERS PLEASE USE CAUTION AND RESPECT
What does this message mean? Please use Champlain & Bay Street with safety, courtesy and responsibility. Avoid behaviour that may disturb others. Try to remember each individual has a different perception of what is fast or slow, in control or out of control and what is deemed a "personal comfort zone". Put yourself back in the begin- ner’s seat, try to remember what it was like. Remember there are primarily beginners on this trail.
Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are ele- ments of risk in skiing and snowboarding that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce.
Help us to promote respect and consideration among fellow Members and Guests. We believe that courtesy, the humble and honourable treatment of those around us, leads to the greater good for all.
CHAMPLAIN TRAIL - THE COURTESY ZONE
Courtesy ~ cour·te·sy
1) courteous behaviour; gracious politeness 2) a polite, helpful, or considerate act or remark
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