"Traffic regulations" for winter sports
FIS-Rules of conduct
Skiing and snowboarding, like any other sport, is associated with risks. The FIS piste rules as a benchmark for the sporting behaviour of prudent and responsible skiers and snowboarders aim to prevent accidents on ski and snowboard slopes. They apply to all skiers and snowboarders. Every skier and snowboarder is obliged to know and comply with these rules. Anyone who causes an accident by disregarding the rules can be held liable under civil and criminal law for the consequences.
Respect for others
All skier or snowboarder must behave in such a way that they do not endanger or harm others.
Control of speed and driving behaviour
Every skier or snowboarder must move in control. They must adapt their speed and manner of skiing or snowboarding to their personal ability and to the prevailing terrain, snow and weather conditions as well as the density of traffic.
Choice of route
The skier/snowboarder coming from behind must choose their route in such a way that they do not endanger skiers or snowboarder ahead.
Overtaking
You may overtake from above or below, to the right or to the left provided that you leave enough space for the overtaken skier/snowboarder to make any voluntary or involuntary movement.
Entering, starting and moving upwards
A skier or snowboarder entering a marked run, starting again after stopping or moving upwards on the slopes must look up and down the slope so that they do not endanger themselves or others.
Stopping
Every skier/snowboarder must avoid stopping in narrow places or where visibility is restricted, unless absolutly necessary. After a fall in such a place, you must move clear of the piste as quickly as possible.
Ascent and descent
A skier/snowboarder ascending or descending on foot must use the edge of the slope.
Respect for signs & markings
Every skier/snowboarder has to follow the signs (markings and signposts) on the slopes.
Providing assistance
At accidents, every skier or snowboarder is duty bound to assist.
Identification requirement
Every skier or snowboarder and witness, whether a responsible party or not, must exchange names and addresses following an accident.
Emergency numbers
Berwang Ski Patrol +43 5674 81 24 32 (for skiing accidents during operating hours)
Ambulance service - rescue (for all medical emergencies, directs to the nearest Red Cross service centre): 144
Mountain rescue (for alpine emergencies): 140
Fire brigade: 122
Police: 133
Police service number: +43 59133 (connection to the nearest police station or a higher-level control centre)
European emergency number: 112 (for all emergencies, forwards to the nearest police station)
Medical emergency service: 141 (information about doctors on duty - also at weekends)
Police's deaf service for deaf and hearing-impaired persons (SMS to the police): 0800 133 133
Car breakdown services: 120 (ÖAMTC) and 123 (ARBÖ)
SOS-EU-Alp App
Warnings & safety information
The instructions of the cable car staff must be followed for safety reasons. Do not ski on closed slopes and do not leave the marked areas to not put yourself and other guests in danger. Offenders may be excluded from transport.The ski pass will then be confiscated without replacement. To avoid accidents, we ask you to comply with the international FIS rules ofconduct. Please note the times indicated at the lift stations for the lastInspection run by the slope service. In the event of an accident, you can call for help at the lift stations. Any slope rescue service is not included in the price of the ticket and will be charged separately.
Closed slopes:
A slope may be closed for various reasons of any kind, e.g. avalanche danger, icing or lack of snow, etc. Skiing on closed slopes is prohibited without exception and will be legally penalised.
Avalanche danger:
The avalanche board warns of general or localised permanent or acute avalanche dangers in open terrain.
AVALANCHE WARNING SERVICE TIROL
Snow groomers
Snow groomers in use daily from 4.30 pm to 8.30 am (except night skiing). Skiing and staying on the pistes during this time is generally prohibited!
SOS:
In the event of an accident, please contact the staff at the nearest lift!
Report ski accidents
If you come across injured persons on a slope, please act as follows
- Cordon off the accident site
Place two skis crosswise in the snow about 5 - 10 metres above the accident site. If the accident has happened behind a hill, it is best to place the skis on the crest so that other skiers can brake in good time. If visibility is poor, you should also hang a clearly visible piece of clothing on your skis. - Provide first aid
- Notify our rescue service quickly, stating the location of the accident (cable car/piste number) and the type of injury.
Reporting points are all cable car stations and ticket offices or directly under the number of the Berwang ski patrol +43 5674 81 24 32
Information on reporting accidents
Who?
Who reports the accident.
Where?
Where did the accident happen? State the slope number and the name of the nearest lift. If you don't know either, look for coloured markings, numbers or prominent landmarks.
What happened?
What happened and when? Brief description, type of injuries, etc.
How many?
How many people are injured?
