Ski safety
Alpine skiing is associated with a certain danger. In Hafjell, Kvitfjell and Oppdal, great emphasis is placed on safety work, so that you as a guest with us will have a safe and good experience on the slopes.
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- Hafjell: 404 01 500
- Kvitfjell: 476 46 527
- Oppdal: 724 04 480
For your own safety, it is important that signs and instructions set up on the ground are followed.
In addition, it is necessary to have knowledge of the most important driving rules that apply to safe travel on the alpine slopes.
We wish all our guests a safe and good ski season!
Common regulations for all Norwegian ski resorts are described in the Alpine Code of Conduct:
The 10 Alpine Skiing Rules
1. Responsibility to avoid harm
You must act in such a way that you are not a danger to yourself or others. You must at all times have the necessary control of the ski/snowboard equipment and you are responsible for preventing the equipment from causing damage to people or other materials.
2. Adapt your speed to the conditions
You must drive in a controlled manner and adapt your speed and driving style to your skills, terrain, weather and driving conditions and traffic.
3. Give way
If you come from behind, you are responsible for driving in such a way that you do not expose others to collision.
4. Overtaking and overtaking
You can overtake another skier or snowboarder provided they have sufficient space for both controlled and uncontrolled movements. It is forbidden to drive straight downhill, except during organized training.
5. Starting, entering or turning uphill on the descent
If you drive into, or turn uphill on a slope, you must ensure that this happens without danger to yourself or others. The same applies to driving after a stop.
6. Stop on the slopes
Unless absolutely necessary, avoid stopping on the slopes in narrow places or places with limited visibility. After falling in such a place, you should move away as quickly as possible.
7. On foot on the slopes
If you are on foot, you must only use the outer edges of the hill.
8. Respect signs and markings
Follow signage, markings and instructions.
9. Assistance in case of accidents
In the event of injuries, every skier or snowboarder has a duty to help.
10. Identification
In the event of injuries and accidents, witnesses and contributors have a duty to provide personal information.
It is forbidden to stay in the ski resort outside opening hours. This can endanger life as construction work is underway with snow production and preparation.
Alpine skiing is associated with a certain danger. Drugs and skiing do not go together. Violation of the alpine safety rules may result in expulsion from the facility.
As always, the following advice applies:
It is important that you wear a helmet, show consideration for other skiers and snowboarders and follow the skiing rules. It should be safe to ski in Kvitfjell and then we all have a responsibility for our own skiing.
The Alpine Slopes
On the trail map, you will find an overview where the trails are divided into an international color code that indicates the level of difficulty and recommended skill level.
The color codes are also indicated on the trail signs on the slopes.
Steeper sections than an average drop may occur within each category, but the prerequisite is that these sections are short and laid out in a clear terrain.
Skis and safety equipment
Skis and safety equipment that are adapted to the individual's needs and skill level are essential to have a good experience. Worn steel edges and poorly groomed skis are often the reason why the skiing experience is not as expected.
Feel free to stop by the ski rental for tips and advice. Here you can also get help to sharpen steel edges and groom your skis, or snowboard.
The most important thing you can do for your own safety is to wear a helmet. Ski helmets today have very good comfort, and you are sure to find a helmet that suits you, whether you buy or rent the helmet. We recommend everyone to wear a helmet in Hafjell, Kvitfjell and Oppdal.
Back splints can prevent injuries to the back and neck, as the splint distributes the pressure of impact after a fall over a larger area. When driving in terrain parks and jumps, the use of a back brace is extra important.
A little tip can be to take a ski school lesson with us. Regardless of skill level, you will be able to get tips and advice that improve your technique and skiing experience.
Terrain park
In Hafjell, Kvitfjell and Oppdal there are several terrain parks. The areas are adapted to different skill levels, so everyone can find their favorite area.
The most important safety tip is to familiarize yourself with the park before testing any of the elements.
Off-piste
Off-piste is off-piste skiing off a groomed trail. All skiing in areas that are not marked on the trail map is at the skier's own responsibility.
If you choose to drive outside the facility's marked trail network, it is important that the necessary precautions are taken, especially if there is an avalanche risk in the area.
In Kvitfjell and Oppdal, there are a number of areas that may be exposed. When boarding the main lifts, you will find information about the risk of avalanches.
You should always ride with others when you move outside the facility's marked and groomed trail network.
Traffic in the facility outside opening hours
All traffic in the facility when the lifts are closed is prohibited. The main reason for this is that work with mechanical equipment takes place both in the evening and at night. Grooming machines, snowmobiles and equipment used for snow production will pose a great danger.
It can be difficult to detect grooming machines when winch is taking place. Here, the grooming machine uses a long steel wire that is attached to different points in the ground. Even though it is well announced here with signs and flashing lights, you will not see the wire on which the machine is hanging.
We encourage everyone to respect the ban on traffic on the slopes outside opening hours.
Here we would like to point out that serious violations may result in a police report.
In collaboration with the National Association of Alpine Resorts, ALF.
