Whether we are in our own homes or out in the world we are subjected to risks everyday. While Cross Country Skiing is a relatively low risk activity it’s worth discussing what the risks are and how to mitigate them.

Cross Country Skiing Code Of Responsibility

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Hazards

SkiSafety.ca has a list of general hazards that apply to Cross Country Skiing and most other forms of Outdoor Activities:

  • uneven or cracked surfaces;
  • variations in the terrain or surface including but not limited to ruts, crevasses, holes, rocks, gravel, tree roots and other natural objects;
  • ungroomed and unkept grounds, trails and areas;
  • wet and/or slippery ground and floors;
  • ice, snow, and slush in parking lots and on stairs, roads, sidewalks and pathways;
  • icy or slippery condition of snow in and around the ski hill, tube park and other winter activity areas;
  • loss of balance;
  • dim or low lighting;
  • changing weather conditions, including frequent thawing and freezing in the winter;
  • encounters with domestic and wild animals including dogs and bears;
  • failure to act safely or within one’s own ability or to stay within designated areas;
  • negligent first aid;
  • negligence of other persons;
  • infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact;
  • and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE OPERATOR and its directors, officers, employees, instructors, agents, representatives, volunteers, independent contractors, subcontractors, sponsors, successors and assigns.