Vail Mountain Safety
You are in control of your time on the mountain, and we're here to help. Whether you're a first-time skier or a long-time local, our resort safety program enables you to make the most of your time at Vail. Educate yourself, friends, and family, to take a responsible step toward further ensuring an enjoyable mountain experience.
Learn moreWhat We Do
Vail is committed to guest safety. While all ski area personnel help identify, educate, monitor, reinforce, and respond to safety issues across the mountain, Ski Patrol and Mountain Safety in particular enhance safety by:
- Educating, enforcing, monitoring and providing positive reinforcement of the Responsibility Code and the Colorado Ski Safety Act.
- Monitoring slow zones and high traffic areas across the resort.
- Increasing guest and employee awareness of safety initiatives through on-mountain and community-wide activities.
- Promoting the "Play it Safe" campaign to guests and fellow employees.
- Partnering with the National Ski Area Association to represent our safety community.
In addition to these efforts, Ski Patrol leads avalanche mitigation, medical and safety incident responses, and trail demarcation and condition monitoring efforts.
Note: Any employee in uniform is available to assist with safety questions and is empowered to report unsafe skiing or riding.