Mountain Safety & Policies

• Be familiar with the chairlift you are riding and the type of terrain it serves. If you have questions or need assistance, ask a lift attendant before loading.
• Avoid distractions while waiting in the lift line. Keep your attention on the loading area and avoid using your smartphone.
• Before loading, remove backpacks, secure loose clothing or equipment, and take your ski pole straps off your wrists.
• Before moving into the loading area, make sure everyone in your group is ready to board.
• Look over your shoulder as the chair approaches.
• Sit all the way back in the chair with your back against the seat.
• If the lift is equipped with a safety restraint bar, wait until everyone is seated before lowering it slowly. Adults and older children should assist younger children with lowering the bar.
• Stay aware of your surroundings while riding the lift. If you drop an item, let it fall and notify the lift attendant or ski patrol at the top for assistance.
• As you approach the unloading area, prepare to raise the restraint bar only when indicated by posted signs. Do not raise it too early.
• At the unload point, keep your ski tips or snowboard pointed straight ahead, stand up smoothly, and move quickly away from the unloading area to make room for other guests.

NSAA Lift Safety

At Terry Peak Ski Area, the safety of our guests and employees is our highest priority. Every skier and snowboarder is responsible for skiing or riding in control, following the Skier Responsibility Code, and avoiding collisions with others.

Terry Peak Ski Area reserves the right to suspend or revoke skiing and snowboarding privileges for behavior that jeopardizes the safety of guests, employees, or resort property.

The following actions may result in suspension or loss of skiing or riding privileges:

1. Violating the Skier Responsibility Code.
2. Violating federal, state, or local laws.
3. Skiing or snowboarding in a dangerous or irresponsible manner, including straight-lining.
4. Causing a collision with another guest.
5. Skiing or riding in closed terrain.
6. Failing to present a valid lift ticket or season pass when requested.
7. Failing to stop for or yield to ski area personnel.
8. Skiing or riding while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
9. Providing unauthorized (“underground”) ski or snowboard instruction.

The following conduct is prohibited:

• Using vulgar language or making offensive gestures.
• Harassing guests or employees.
• Engaging in verbal altercations.
• Knocking down barriers or jumping fences.
• Spraying snow or spitting on guests or employees.
• Damaging or defacing resort property.
• Throwing snowballs or other objects.
• Throwing litter or any object from a chairlift.
• Building jumps or freestyle features anywhere on Terry Peak property.
• Any violent, intentionally harmful, destructive, or otherwise egregious behavior.
• Repeated violations of safety standards.

Guests who violate Terry Peak policies may have their skiing or riding privileges suspended or permanently revoked.

Before privileges are reinstated, guests must:

• Complete the required suspension period.
• Meet with a member of Ski Area Management.

Terry Peak Ski Area also reserves the right to pursue recovery of damages, including legal action when appropriate.

• Carrying children or pets in backpacks while skiing or snowboarding is not permitted.
• Before your visit, teach yourself and your children how to load and unload chairlifts safely. If you need assistance, ask a lift operator or ski instructor.

Terry Peak Ski Area reserves the right to determine which equipment may be used on its lifts and terrain.

All approved equipment must have:

• Proper retention and/or braking devices
• Metal edges where applicable

Foot passengers are not permitted on lifts unless specifically authorized by resort management.

Skis

• Working brake binding system or retention device
• Metal edges

Snowboards

• Secure bindings
• Metal edges
• Retention device

Telemark Skis

• Retention device or working brake system
• Releasable telemark bindings should include an appropriate retention device

Monoskis

• Working brake system or retention device

Snowblades

• Minimum length of 70 cm
• Retention device

Terry Peak Ski Area welcomes trained service animals in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Service animals must:

• Meet all current ADA requirements.
• Remain under the handler’s direct control at all times.
• Be individually trained to perform specific work or tasks for a person with a disability.

Service animals are permitted inside base area buildings and facilities.

For the safety of guests, handlers, and the animals themselves, service animals are not permitted on chairlifts, ski trails, or ski slopes.

For the safety and privacy of guests, employees, and resort operations, the operation of unmanned aerial systems (drones) is prohibited on or above Terry Peak Ski Area property.

This policy applies to:

• Recreational and hobby drone users
• Commercial operators
• Journalists and media personnel
• Drones launched from adjacent private property that enter Terry Peak airspace

Violations may result in:

• Suspension or revocation of skiing or riding privileges
• Season pass revocation
• Liability for damages
• Regulatory fines and legal action

Terry Peak Ski Area reserves the right to authorize professional drone operators for promotional purposes.

Snowcats, snowmobiles, and other maintenance equipment may be operating on the mountain at any time.

Always yield to snowcats and snowmobiles.

Terry Peak Ski Area is private property.

• Skiing and snowboarding are permitted only during operating hours with a valid lift ticket or season pass.
• Sledding, sliding, and tobogganing are prohibited at all times.
• During the ski season, heavy grooming equipment operates after hours. Unless permitted under approved uphill travel guidelines, all activity on the snow outside operating hours is prohibited.
• During the off-season, any use of Terry Peak property—including hiking, biking, or motorized travel—requires prior approval from ski area management.