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The mountains can be a beautiful, yet dangerous place. And if you do not respect the mountains and the security procedures put in place at the resort, the mountains can be fatal.<\/b><\/p>\n

So it\u2019s important that you understand the risks of riding in order to understand all the safety precautions you need to take to ensure you, and all your friends and family, have the safest and most fun-filled ski trip possible.<\/b><\/p>\n

The below information is standard mountain safety precautions needed at all ski resorts, but with some parts tailored towards riding in the Espace Killy. If you are reading this for a holiday in any other ski resort, do also be sure to research any resort-specific safety notices.<\/p>\n

Understanding Avalanche Risks<\/b>
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Understanding the Weather<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before heading out into the mountains, always check the weather forecast. This not only helps you decide what you\u2019re going to need to wear that day, but also helps you understand any risks at hand. We get loads of beautiful blue sky days in the Espace Killy but weather in the mountains can always be changeable.<\/p>\n

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You can check the Tignes.net website for extensive weather condition information including snow depth, windspeed, visibility, direction of wind, and the avalanche risk. Here, you can also find out how many slopes and lifts are open \u2013 and how many of them are blue, green, red, or black.<\/p>\n

One of the most dangerous weather conditions is when it is foggy. This can sometimes make visibility so bad that you can hardly see five feet in front of you. Be aware that it can often be hard to tell how foggy it will be at the top of the mountain when you are at the bottom of the lift, and it can often take you by surprise when you reach the top. If you find yourself in this situation, take it very slowly and as you go further down the mountain the visibility should improve.<\/p>\n

It is often the case that it is foggy first thing, but clears up later in the day \u2013 so if visibility is not so good that day, try avoiding the highest parts of the mountain until the afternoon. Falling snow or rain can also make it very hard to see.<\/p>\n

Be careful when wind speed it high because it can physically push you in certain directions. Just be aware that your control may be compromised.<\/p>\n

When it\u2019s sunny, warm weather can be a rider\u2019s dream, but be aware that it may also make the snow thinner and the slopes more icy.<\/p>\n

And if the lighting is dull, it can often be harder to see lumps and bumps on the slopes. So if you\u2019re finding that you are not seeing the definition of the slope so well, take it easy and keep your knees soft to prepare for possible unseen bumps.<\/p>\n

\"\"The right clothing\/equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you go skiing or boarding be sure to have:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Skis, boots, bindings, and poles fitted by a trained professional \u2013 make sure you book your ski equipment in advance with Chalet Chardons
\n\u2022 A helmet that\u2019s made for skiing\/boarding and that fits properly. Keep it on the whole time while skiing and make sure the chin strap is fastened
\n\u2022 Goggles that are the right size and tinted for sun protection. Sunglasses can be worn as an alternative, but don\u2019t give as good protection as goggles – plus falling snow or rain can get in-between your face and sunglasses and impair your vision. Also, try to get good quality goggles because cheap one\u2019s will likely mist up and make it harder to see
\n\u2022 Warm clothing \u2013 remember, even if you are warm at the bottom of the lift, it will be much colder when you\u2019re at the top! We\u2019d advise wearing a hat, gloves or mittens, snow pants, a winter jacket, a thermal underlayer, and a snood or balaclava. Opt for an underlayer made from wool or synthetic material rather than cotton, because cotton takes much longer to dry so will make you colder if it gets wet
\n\u2022 Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF of 30 or greater for daytime skiing, even on cloudy days \u2013 remember the reflection from the snow makes sun burn even more likely when skiing
\n\u2022 A mobile phone if you need to make an emergency call
\n\u2022 Food in case you get a sugar low halfway up the mountain
\n\u2022 Water so you don\u2019t dehydrate
\n\u2022 A piste map so that you don\u2019t get lost
\n\u2022 Something that tells the time so you don\u2019t lose track of time and remain on the slopes after the closing time of the ski lifts that you need to get home
\n\u2022 Any extra equipment if you are planning on going off-piste \u2013 but don\u2019t do this without a guide and thorough advise beforehand!<\/p>\n

General Advice\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Do an easy run for your first run of the morning \u2013 your muscles need a bit of time to warm up in order to avoid injury
\n\u2022 Remember you will be tired towards the end of the day, so again take it a bit easier. Most accidents happen at the end of the day when everyone\u2019s muscles are a bit more tired
\n\u2022 Avoid listening to music \u2013 it\u2019s much safer if you can hear what\u2019s going on around you
\n\u2022 Always be aware of what\/who is around you. Don\u2019t cut anyone off and be wary of others if you\u2019re doing long sweeping turns across the whole width of the slope. Also, if your run is about to merge on to another, make sure you look up the mountain to see if anyone is coming down that run. Riders on the run you are merging on to have right of way, so you may even need to stop until you are able to join the run
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t drink alcohol and then ride, for obvious reasons
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t go faster than what you feel comfortable with \u2013 there\u2019s no point in trying to keep up with a better skier than you as you\u2019ll just end up falling over. There\u2019s no shame in trusting your gut and going really slowly if you\u2019re suddenly feeling a lack of confidence
\n\u2022 Be aware of ski schools \u2013 they\u2019ll be in large groups and can be a bit unpredictable at times
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t ski alone
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t stop in the middle of the slope
\n\u2022 Give yourself plenty of time to get back home, especially as you may be skiing a bit slower for your final run home as your muscles will be tired<\/p>\n

Other Mountain Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Don\u2019t leave rubbish on the slopes \u2013 you\u2019re in beautiful natural surroundings which deserve your respect and care. Leave only ski tracks, and take only pictures
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t take close up pictures of other people (especially children) without their consent (or their parents\u2019 consent).
\n\"\"\u2022 Respect all others on the mountain \u2013 skiing ability in no way influences who has more of a right to be on the slopes. We are all here for the same reason, so respect and enjoy the company of your fellow riders
\n\u2022 Respect and listen to resort staff and security. Never challenge them if they have decided to close a slope or have given you an instruction \u2013 they almost definitely know these slopes better than you and are only trying to keep you safe<\/p>\n

Emergencies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make sure you know what to do in case of an emergency. Take note of the following numbers:<\/p>\n

Ambulance: 15 or 112
\nFirefighters: 18 or 112
\nSki Patrol (operates \u2018blood wagon\u2019): +33 (0) 4 79 06 32 00 \u2013 save this to your phone!<\/p>\n

If you witness or an involved in an accident, call the ski patrol and tell them as much information as possible, including the nature of the injury, name of the run, nearest marker number, side of the run (on the left or right, sloping upward or downward).<\/p>\n

And our favourite rule is have fun on the mountains and around resort; while you are also staying safe!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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