MOUNTAIN ACTIVITY SAFETY
Please be advised: hiking and mountain biking is at your own risk and
the trails on this map are not patrolled. In case of an accident or
injury, call 911.
- Mountain weather conditions can change rapidly.
- Lightning and thunderstorms are common in the mountains. Seek
shelter and stay away from ridge tops, chairlifts, power lines, and
signposts.
- Bring adequate clothing; layers are recommended.
- Purify any water from natural sources.
- Carry plenty of water and food.
- At high elevation, sunscreen is a must (even on cloudy days).
- Be aware of the health effects of high altitude.
- Tell someone where you are going and when you’ll return.
TRAIL ETIQUETTE & STEWARDS OF THE LAND
We encourage you to support these trail etiquette and simple safety-conscious rules.
- Hikers and bikers choose trails that match your abilities.
- Hikers and bikers stay on designated trails. Hikers are prohibited within the Mountain Village Bike Park boundaries.
- Bikers yield the right-of-way to other non-motorized trail users. Downhill bikers yield to everyone.
- Bikers use caution when overtaking another, and make your presence know well in advance.
- Bikers maintain control of your speed at all times.
- Do not disturb wildlife.
- Do not litter.
- Respect public and private property.
- Always be self-sufficient.
- Do not travel solo in remote areas.
- Observe the practice of minimum impact bicycling.
- Dogs are not allowed in the Mountain Village Bike Park.
CYCLIST'S CODE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
National Off-Road Bicycle Association (NORBA) is the
national governing body for the sport of mountain biking in the United
States. We ask that all mountain bikers be safety conscious
and follow NORBA's code.
- I will yield the right-of-way to other non-motorized recreationists. I realize that people judge all cyclists by my actions.
- I will slow down and use caution when approaching or overtaking another and will make my presence known well in advance.
- I will maintain control of my speed at all times and will approach turns in anticipation of someone around the bend.
- I will stay on designated trails to avoid tramping
native vegetation and minimize potential erosion to trails by not using
muddy trails or short-cutting switchbacks. I will not disturb wildlife
or livestock.
- I will not litter. I will pack out what I pack in, and pack out more than my share if possible.
- I will respect public and private property, including trail use and no trespassing signs; I will leave gates as I found them.
- I will always be self-sufficient and my destination and
travel speed will be determined by my ability, my equipment, the
terrain and present and potential weather conditions.
- I will not travel solo when bike-packing in remote areas. I will leave word of my destination and when I plan to return.
- I will practice minimum impact bicycling by "taking only pictures and memories and leaving only waffle prints."
I will always wear a helmet when I ride.