WINTER SAFETY

• Never ski alone.

• Dress appropriately for ski sessions. Stay dry and warm. Be prepared for bad weather or changing conditions.

• Know which trails you are allowed to ski on, and never ski outside the designated area.

• Learn what to do if you become lost.

• Find out what causes frostbite. Learn to recognize it and what to do about it.

• Re-evaluate your plans if you or other members pf your group start to fatigue.

• Do not ski out of control.

• Be aware of the dangers of crossing bodies of water in winter. Proceed one person at a time and check the thickness of the ice with your poles.

• Do not ski in avalanche areas without proper training and equipment.