Safety & Risk Awareness

All visitors to WinSport Facilities - Be aware of Slips, Trips and Falls

WinSport’s facilities are spread over hundreds of acres. Much of the terrain is uneven, natural, ungroomed, and unpaved. During the fall, winter and spring seasons, large areas of the facilities, including the parking lots, sidewalks, pathways and outdoor stairs are covered with ice and snow, which create very slippery conditions.

Footwear plays an important role in reducing the risk of slips, trips and falls. Please remember, when visiting our facilities, your footwear should be appropriate for attending an outdoor, recreation facility and should be appropriate for the season and weather conditions. Ski boots, bike cleats, and many other types of footwear do not provide good traction, and extra caution should be used when walking.

Walking and running at WinSport’s facilities involves various risks, dangers and hazards including but not limited to the following:

• Uneven or cracked surfaces
• Holes, rocks, gravel, tree roots and other natural objects
• Ice, snow, and slush in parking lots and on stairs, roads, sidewalks and pathways
• Icy or slippery condition of snow in and around the ski hill, tube park and other winter activity areas
• Ungroomed and unkept grounds, trails and areas
• Wet ground and floors
• Changing weather conditions, including frequent thawing and freezing in the winter
• Variations in the terrain or surface
• Ruts and crevasses
• Loss of balance
• Dim or low lighting
• Failure to act safely or within one’s own ability or to stay within designated areas
• Negligent first aid
• Negligence of other persons
• Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact
• Encounters with domestic or wild animals
• NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF WINSPORT

Ski & Snowboard / Freestyle Terrain and Parks

I am aware that Skiing and Snowboarding involve many risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to:

• boarding, riding and disembarking ski lifts;
• use of freestyle terrain parks and features such halfpipes, rails, boxes, jumps and other advanced or expert features, including use of dry slope or other artificial surface material;
• collision with other skiers or snowboarders, or other persons;
• collision with lift towers, fences, snowmaking equipment, snow grooming equipment, snowcats, snowmobiles or other vehicles, equipment or structures;
• changing weather conditions;
• avalanches;
• exposed rock, earth, ice and other natural objects such as cliffs, crevasses, streams, creeks and exposed holes in the snow pack above streams or creeks and trees, tree wells, tree stumps and forest deadfall;
• variable and difficult conditions including: the condition of snow or ice on or beneath the surface, changes or variations in the surface or sub-surface, including changes due to man-made or artificial snow and snowcat roads, road banks or cut banks;
• changes or variations in the terrain which may create blind spots or areas of reduced visibility;
• encounters with domestic or wild animals;
• 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;
• lacerations and abrasions;
• negligent first aid;
• failure to act safely or within one’s own ability or to stay within designated areas;
• becoming lost or separated from one’s party;
• negligence of other persons; and 
• NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE WINSPORT

I am aware that Freestyle Terrain use, including airborne maneuvers and inverted aerials substantial increase the risk of serious injury and that "Park Smart” practices are recommended. 

KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING SIGNS

Ice Skating, Ice Hockey and Ringette

Ice skating, ice hockey and ringette involve many risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to:

• unwanted collision or impact with projectile objects or equipment;
• collision or impact with equipment, other persons, or natural or man-made obstacles;
• cuts or abrasions from equipment;
• improper use or failure of equipment;
• power, mechanical or structural failure of facilities, terrain or equipment;
• falling off equipment or from heights;
• failure to properly adjust or fasten equipment;
• changing weather conditions, exposure to extreme weather conditions, or exposure to hot or cold conditions;
• sudden stops or changes in direction;
• failure to act safely or within one’s own ability or to stay within designated areas;
• slips, trips, falls or loss of balance;
• difficulty or inability to control one’s speed or direction;
• becoming lost or separated from the guides or instructors or other participants;
• variable or difficult conditions;
• changes or variations in terrain or surface, including but not limited to holes, depressions, slippery sections, cracks, ruts, etc.;
• negligence of other persons;
• a medical condition, whether known or unknown;
• infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact;
• negligent first aid; and
• NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF WINSPORT

Snow Tubing

Snow Tubing involves many risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to:

• Variable and difficult conditions associated with wind, snow or ice
• Boarding, riding and disembarking a conveyer;
• Falling out of or being ejected or thrown from a tube;
• Improper use or failure of equipment;
• Collision with or being struck by other tubes or persons, or objects, equipment, or natural or man-made obstacles;
• Loss of balance or control;
• Slips, trips, and falls;
• Failure to stop or slow down in designated areas;
• Failure to stay within a tubing lane or the boundaries of the Tube Park;
• Negligent first aid;
• Negligence of other persons; and
• NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF WINSPORT

Mountain Biking

Injuries are a common and expected part of Mountain Biking. Mountain Biking at WinSport’s facilities takes place on steep and rugged terrain and features that are both physically and technically challenging and will expose the Rider to many risks, dangers and hazards. These include but are not limited to:

• use of chairlifts;
• changing weather conditions;
• mechanical failure of bikes and other equipment;
• improperly adjusted or maintained bikes and other equipment;
• falls;
• loss of balance;
• high-speed descents;
• difficulty or inability to control one’s speed and direction;
• rapid or uncontrolled acceleration on hills and inclines;
• extreme variation in terrain, trails or features, including steep or slippery sections, trees, roots, tree stumps, logs, cliffs, rocks, rock drops, loose gravel, holes, depressions, mud, off-camber turns, streams and creeks;
• constructed features such as bridges, ramps, ladders, bumps, berms, jumps, and drops;
• impact or collision with natural and constructed objects, lift towers, other mountain bikers, vehicles, pedestrians, spectators, and officials;
• encounters with domestic and wild animals;
• negligence of other riders or users of the premises;
• travel on highways and roads;
• becoming lost or separated from the guides or instructors or other mountain bikers or racers;
• 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;
• accidents during mountain bike lessons, programs, or camps; and
• NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF WINSPORT

Mountain Bike Safety

Injuries are a common and expected part of mountain biking. WinSport offers all levels of mountain biking lessons and programs from beginner to expert and all levels of mountain biking terrain from beginner to expert. More challenging terrain should not be attempted until the Rider has the appropriate skill, experience and equipment. Please speak to Guest Services for more information regarding mountain biking at WinSport.

MOUNTAIN BIKE SAFETY INFORMATION

Outdoor Sport and Wilderness Activities

Outdoor Sport and Wilderness activities involve many risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to:

• collision or impact with equipment, other persons, or natural or man-made obstacles;
• unwanted contact with projectile objects or equipment;
• improper use or failure of equipment;
• power, mechanical or structural failure of facilities, terrain, or equipment;
• falling off equipment or from heights;
• failure to properly adjust or fasten equipment;
• falling out of or being ejected from equipment;
• cuts, abrasions, or burns;
• changing weather conditions or exposure to extreme weather conditions;
• slips, trips, falls or loss of balance;
• the failure to act safely or within one’s own ability or to stay within designated areas;
• difficulty or inability to control one’s speed or direction;
• sudden stops or changes in direction;
• failure to slow or stop in designated areas;
• becoming lost or separated from the guides or instructors or other participants;
• variable or difficult conditions;
• exposed rock, earth, ice, trees, tree stumps, forest deadfall, and other natural objects;
• fire;
• hot cooking equipment;
• changes or variations in terrain, including but not limited to holes, depressions, loose gravel, rocks, mud, creeks, bumps, berms, steep or slippery sections, cracks, ruts, etc.;
• negligence of other persons;
• drowning (when near, on, or in water);
• encounters with domestic or wild animals;
• insect bites or stings;
• a medical condition, whether known or unknown;
• allergic reactions;
• choking;
• disorientation;
• fatigue;
• overexertion;
• mechanical failure of vehicles, motor vehicle accidents or collisions, poor road conditions;
• negligent first aid;
• infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact; and 
• NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF WINSPORT