Safety & Conduct
Safety is paramount while skiing and riding at Lutsen Mountains, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the slopes to the fullest. We strongly encourage everyone to wear a properly fitted helmet to protect yourself from potential falls or collisions.
Familiarize yourself with and adhere to the skier's responsibility code, which includes being aware of your surroundings and yielding to those below you on the mountain. It's essential to stay on marked trails and to know your skill level, choosing runs that match your ability. Additionally, be mindful of changing weather conditions and dress appropriately in layers to stay warm. By following these safety guidelines, you can contribute to a fun and secure environment for all visitors at Lutsen Mountains.
KNOW THE CODE.
IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
- Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
- People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
- Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
- Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
- You must prevent runaway equipment.
- Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
- Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
- You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
- Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
- If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
Officially endorsed by: NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION
Please Follow Our Safety & Conduct Policies
Lift Tickets/Season Passes
Access to slopes and lifts is permitted only to those with a valid Lift Ticket or Season Pass. Anyone caught on the slopes without a valid lift ticket or season pass will be charged the daily lift ticket rate and an additional no ticket fee. Please put your lift ticket on right after purchase and in a visible location easily accessed by our staff. Lutsen Mountains will not replace lift tickets or season passes if lost or stolen.
Ski Equipment
Lutsen Mountains allows the use of skis, snowboards, and adaptive devices or other "manually-powered mobility aids" designed for use on the ski slopes. Adaptive devices are any specialized equipment that was designed and manufactured primarily for use by individuals who have disabilities, including; mono skis, bi skis, ski outriggers, and sit-skis.
Ski bikes, snow skateboards, and power-driven mobility devices are prohibited at Lutsen Mountains.
Rules of Conduct
Lutsen Mountains reserves the right to revoke the lift ticket or season pass of any skier/rider without warning or refund for reckless, out-of-control skiing/riding, the failure to act in accordance with the rules of the Responsibility Codes or other conduct detrimental to other patrons, staff members, the ski area or terrain parks. Lutsen Mountains reserves the right to deny the use of area facilities to anyone who appears to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
Uphill Access
Uphill travel is prohibited within the ski area boundary. This applies at all times to all uphill traffic including but not limited to skinning (skis or snowboard), snowshoeing, and winter hiking.
Operations
Lutsen Mountains reserves the right to operate lifts and slopes according to skier/rider traffic and weather conditions. Best efforts are made to have Snow and Grooming reports accurate and up-to-date, however, closures of lifts and runs may occur prior to an online update. No refunds or rainchecks will be issued as a result.
Helmets
Helmets are not required at Lutsen Mountains but are strongly encouraged. Helmets are available for rent in our rental shop and are available for purchase in our ski shop. Parents are encouraged to log onto lidsonkids.org for further information on the protection afforded by helmets.
Photography/Videography
In the course of taking pictures or video for future brochures or other promotional materials, it is possible that you may be filmed while you are at Lutsen Mountains. As a condition of the purchase of your lift ticket or season pass, you are granting Lutsen Mountains the right to use any and all such photographs or video in any advertising or publicity of Lutsen Mountain without additional consent.
The American National Standard For Passenger Ropeways recognizes that certain dangers and risks are inherent in machines of this type, and their operation. It is also recognized that inherent and other risks or dangers exist for those who are in the process of loading, riding or unloading from lifts, tows or conveyors. Passengers accept the risks inherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware.
Passengers shall use good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using the ropeway, tow or conveyor, including:
- Participating in the loading, riding, and unloading processes in such a manner as to reduce risks for themselves and others;
- Obeying all written and oral instructions and warnings;
- Refraining from using the lift, tow or conveyor while under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
- Properly use the lift, tow or conveyor and equipment provided.
All passengers who use a lift, tow or conveyor shall be responsible for their own loading, riding, and unloading. They shall be presumed to have sufficient ability, physical dexterity, and/or personal assistance to negotiate and to be evacuated safely. Passengers shall maintain control of their speed and course while loading and unloading. A passenger shall get on and get off at designated areas.
No passenger shall load the lift without first understanding and observing the proper loading, riding, and unloading procedures.
Passengers, while riding a ropeway, tow or conveyor; shall not throw or expel therefrom any object, nor shall any passenger do any act or thing that shall interfere with the operation. Passengers shall not willfully engage in any type of conduct that may contribute to or cause injury to any other person.
Please read and observe all signs. As for instructions if needed.
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