Your Responsibility Code

Responsibility & Safety

North Carolina Skier Safety Act

Your Responsibility Code

Lift Safety

Children & Lift Use

Guest Conduct & Resort Authority

Beech Mountain Resort reserves the right to:

Approved Equipment & Helmet Use

Freestyle Terrain

Additional Safety Considerations

Conditions change rapidly due to weather and operations
Be aware of terrain, ice, and visibility changes
Snowmaking may be active at any time
Follow all instructions from Ski Patrol and resort staff

Final Reminder

Winter sports carry the risk of serious injury or death. Your safety and the safety of others depend on your awareness and decision making.

North Carolina Skier Safety Act

Skiing and snowboarding are inherently risky activities. Under the North Carolina Skier Safety Act, all skiers and snowboarders assume certain responsibilities while on the mountain.

Know your ability level and stay within it

Maintain control of speed and direction at all times

Avoid other skiers, riders, and obstacles

Heed all posted signs, warnings, and closures

Stay clear of lift equipment, vehicles, and snowmaking systems

Use retention devices to prevent runaway equipment

Yield to downhill traffic when starting or merging

Refrain from skiing or riding while impaired by alcohol or drugs

Provide contact information if involved in a collision

Load and unload lifts only in designated areas

Avoid any conduct that could cause harm to others

Marked hazards, padding, poles, and signage indicate potential risks and do not guarantee safety.

Your Responsibility Code

Always stay in control

People ahead of you have the right of way

Stop only where you are visible from above

Look uphill before starting or entering a trail

Prevent runaway equipment

Observe all signage and closures

Stay off closed terrain

Use only approved snow sliding equipment on resort property

Know how to safely load, ride, and unload lifts

Do not use lifts or terrain while impaired

Share information if involved in an incident

Lift Safety

Look for the chair before loading

Load safely with equipment controlled

Lower the safety bar promptly

Ride safely and remain seated

Stand at the unload point

Leave the unload area immediately

Do not throw objects from lifts

Do not load or unload outside designated areas

Leave the unload area immediately

Children & Lift Use

Guests are responsible for determining whether they and members of their party, including children, have the ability to safely load, ride, and unload lifts
Young children must be able to load, ride, and unload with reasonable safety or be accompanied by a responsible adult
Lift attendants may provide guidance but are not responsible for lifting or physically assisting guests on or off lifts
Guests who are unsure of their ability should seek alternative terrain or assistance prior to loading

Guest Conduct & Resort Authority

Reckless behavior will not be tolerated

Harassment or aggressive conduct is prohibited

Littering is not permitted

Throwing objects from lifts or on the mountain is prohibited

Beech Mountain Resort reserves the right to:

Suspend or revoke lift tickets or season passes

Remove guests from the property

Deny access to lifts and terrain

All actions may be taken without refund.

Approved Equipment

Downhill skis
Snowboards
Telemark skis
Mono skis
Snowblades

Adaptive Equipment (ADA Approved)

Sit skis
Bi-skis
Mono skis

NOT Permitted

Sleds, tubes, or toboggans
Ski bikes or snow scooters
Snow skates or snow surfers
Cross-country skis
Fat tire bikes
Tandem devices
Any equipment deemed unsafe by resort staff

Helmet Use

Helmets are strongly recommended
Helmets do not prevent all injuries
Guests must remain in control at all times

Freestyle Terrain

Inspect features before use
Start small and progress responsibly
Know your ability level
Use of freestyle terrain is at your own risk