Winter sports involve risk of serious injury or death. Your knowledge, decisions and actions contribute to your safety and that of others. If you need help understanding the Code, please ask any ski area employee.
Skiers/Boarders Responsibility Code:
1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
2. People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
3. Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
4. Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
5. You must prevent runaway equipment.
6. Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
7. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
8. You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
9. Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
10. If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
Avalanche Transceivers / Beacons
Beacon check stations are located at the top of Chairs 2 & 4.
RECCO Rescue Technology
We are equipped with RECCO Rescue Technology. Silver Mountain Ski Patrol uses RECCO detectors to search for any person reported missing.
Tree Well & Deep Snow Safety
A deep snow or tree well immersion accident occurs when a skier or rider falls into an area of deep unconsolidated snow and becomes immobilized and suffocates. Minimize your risk by paying attention, avoiding tree wells, and skiing or boarding with a partner in sight.
Tree Well & Deep Snow Safety
Rescue from the backcountry surrounding Silver Mountain Resort is the responsibility of the Shoshone County Sherriff. Rescue, if available, will be slow and difficult. Costs associated with backcountry rescues are the responsibility of the individuals being rescued.
Those who choose to ski in the backcountry should ski with a partner; have the skills and knowledge to do so safely; carry and know how to use avalanche transceivers, shovel, and probe; know their route and have a means of uphill travel.
Click here for information from the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center
Resort Boundary Policy
Silver Mountain Resort has a clearly marked resort boundary. Skiers who choose to leave the resort and ski beyond the boundary do so at their own risk. This includes popular areas such as South of the Border and Goaties. There are no resort services outside the resort boundary. The backcountry surrounding Silver Mountain may contain uncontrolled avalanche terrain and unmarked hazards and obstacles.
AirFlare Mountain Safety App
Silver Mountain has recently adopted AirFlare Search Technology as part of an ongoing effort to promote mountain safety. AirFlare is a low cost, easy to use, lifesaving tool you don’t need to remember to pack. AirFlare transforms a mobile phone into a safety and rescue beacon. AirFlare enables Silver Mountain Ski Patrol to quickly locate a skier in need of assistance, whether in or out of cell service. AirFlare also provides a number of self-help features, for example, the ability to determine the exact location of a friend or family member with a single push of a button, and to quickly navigate to them. This app is a good addition to but does not replace an avalanche transceiver. Learn more at airflare.com.