The Grand Targhee Resort Responsibility Code & Freestyle Terrain Guidelines

Heads Up – Know the Code, It’s Your Responsibility

Grand Targhee Resort is committed to promoting slope safety. In addition to those using traditional alpine ski equipment, others on the slopes include snowboarders, telemark skiers or cross-country skiers, skiers with disabilities, skiers with specialized equipment and others. Always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing and snowboarding that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Know your ability level and stay within it. Observe Your Responsibility Code listed below and share with others on the slopes the responsibility for a great snowsports experience.

1. Always stay in control, and 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. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
4. Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
5. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
6. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
7. Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.

Freestyle Terrain Areas are designated with an orange oval and may contain jumps, hits, ramps, banks, fun boxes, jibs, rails, half pipes, quarter pipes, snowcross, bump terrain and other constructed or natural terrain features. Prior to using Freestyle Terrain, you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with Freestyle Terrain and obeying all instructions, warnings and signs. Freestyle skills require maintaining control on the ground, and in the air. Use of Freestyle Terrain exposes you to the risk of serious injury or death. Inverted aerials are not recommended. You assume the risk.Freestyle Terrain has designations for size. Start small and work your way up. Designations are relative to this ski area.

Smaller features

Medium features

Larger features

LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP. You are responsible for inspecting Freestyle Terrain before initial use and throughout the day. The features vary in size and change constantly due to snow conditions, weather, usage, grooming and time of day. Do not jump blindly. Use a spotter when necessary.

EASY STYLE IT. Always ride or ski in control and within your ability level. Do
not attempt Freestyle Terrain unless you have sufficient ability and experience to do
so safely. You control the degree of difficulty you will encounter in using Freestyle
Terrain, both on the ground and in the air.

RESPECT GETS RESPECT. Respect Freestyle Terrain and others. Only one
person on a feature at a time. Wait your turn and call your start. Always clear the
landing area quickly. Respect all signs and do not enter Freestyle Terrain or use
features when closed

Lift Safety. Be advised that you cannot board a lift unless you have sufficient
physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to negotiate or to use such lift safely, or
until you have asked for and received information sufficient to enable you to load,
ride and unload the lift safely. You may not use a lift or any ski trail when under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.

CAUTION – snowcats, snowmobiles and snowmaking may be encountered at any
time.

Slow Zones. Certain areas (highlighted on the map) are designated as SLOW
ZONES. Please observe the posted slow zone areas by maintaining a speed no faster
than the general flow of traffic. Fast and aggressive skiing and riding will not be
tolerated.

Helmet Use. Helmets are a smart idea. Grand Targhee Resort encourages you to educate
yourself on the benefits and limitations of helmets. If you choose to wear one, please
ski or ride as if you are not wearing one. Every winter sport participant shares
responsibility for his or her safety and for that of others using the ski area facilities.

Backcountry Warning. The ski area assumes no responsibility for skiers or riders
going beyond the ski area boundary. Areas beyond the ski area boundary are not
patrolled or maintained. Avalanches, unmarked obstacles and other natural hazards
exist. Rescue in the backcountry, if available, will be costly and may take time.