Safety and Fitness

Safety

Vehicle Safety Kit List

A comprehensive list of safety items to carry with you in your vehicle while traveling to Lake Tahoe.

Avalanche Information and Training

Sierra Avalanche Center - Classes

BAC Skier's and Snowboarder's Responsibility Code:

1. Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.

2. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.

3. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.

4. Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.

5. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.

6. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.

7. Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.

For even more on skier safety please click on the following website links:

Colorado's Skier Safety Act

National Ski Areas Association

From the BAC Safety Chair Regarding Skier Safety

Updated 2Nov22