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Responsibility & Safety
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
Accessibility & ADA
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
Accessibility & ADA
Please check back soon for our full Accessibility & ADA policies.