Stay safe in Myrkdalen

The Skiing Rules

We ask that you read and follow these skiing rules to ensure the ski resort remains a safe place for everyone. You find the 10 important rules further down on this page.

The Ski Resort Outside Opening Hours

After the ski center's regular opening hours, the area is treated as a construction zone, and machinery may be in operation. Snow groomers will be on the trails, and they can appear unexpectedly if you are skiing down at high speed. Please exercise caution. A snow groomer equipped with a winch uses a steel cable that connects the machine to a winch anchor. This cable is relatively thin, hard to see, and often lies just above the snow. To ensure safety, always establish eye contact with the driver before approaching a snow groomer. It is prohibited to move within 25 meters of snow groomers that are in operation.

Snow Production

There are several dangers associated with snow production, including icy snow drifts and changes in conditions due to wet snow, even when the weather is cold. High-pressure hoses and electrical cables are also utilized. Therefore, it is important to maintain a safe distance from all installations connected to the snow-making equipment.

On Your Way Pp the Slope?

Always walk on the outer edge of the slopes. When approaching a hilltop, stay on the outside of the track or marks to avoid colliding with skiers coming downhill. It is prohibited to sledge in freshly groomed tracks in the evening, as the trail left by sledging can be very destructive the next day when it freezes, making the surface firm and sleek.

Skiing Off-Piste is at Your Own Risk

The ski resort is responsible for marked and groomed trails. If you leave the trails, all skiing is at your own risk. It is important to be aware of the various dangers present in the mountains. Examples are rocks, avalanche, cornices, etc. Check the posted avalanche risk level at the resort, along with the explanation provided.

On www.varsom.no, you can find more information about the avalanche warning in our region. It is advisable to ski with others when going off-piste. This way, you can assist each other if any problems arise.

Important Phone Numbers

Ski Patrol: 415 18 002

We suggest saving this number to your phone. Please describe your location clearly and specify the assistance you need. This number is available during the ski resort's operating hours.

Emergency Medical Services: 116117

For Emergency Medical Assistance: 113

Switchboard: 47 47 16 00

The 10 Skiing Rules

1. Responsibility to prevent harm

You must take care to avoid harm to yourself and others. Always maintain control over your ski or snowboard equipment, and be responsible for preventing it from causing injury to people or damaging property.

2. Adjust your speed according to the conditions.

You must ski with control, adjusting your speed and style according to your skill level, the terrain, weather conditions, and traffic.

3. Responsibility for avoiding collision

If you approach from behind or from above, you are responsible for avoiding a collision.

4. Passing and overtaking

You may pass another skier or snowboarder if they have enough space for controlled and uncontrolled movements. Skiing straight downhill is prohibited.

5. Start, drive in or swing upwards the descent

If you are skiing into or turning onto a descent, ensure this is done safely for yourself and others. The same rule applies when skiing after a stop.InsertRetry

6. Stop on the descent

Do not stop on descents in narrow areas or low visibility unless absolutely necessary. If you fall into such a situation, you should move away as quickly as possible.

7. On foot in the descent

If you are on foot, use the outer edges of the slope.

8. Respect signs and markings

Follow all signs, markings, and instructions provided.

9. Assistance in accidents

In the event of an accident, all skiers and snowboarders are required to assist.

10. Identification

Witnesses and participants must provide identification in the event of an injury or accident.