Trail Etiquette for Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
- Faster skiers should step around slower skiers when it is safe to do so. It is recommended that before passing a person should give a friendly warning before going by another skier or snowshoer
- Trails are two way unless noted otherwise
- Ski with care and control and use caution especially on downhills
- Downhill skiers have the right of way
- Climbing skiers should try to utilize the right side of the trail
- Snowshoers and skate skiers should avoid damaging the classic tracks
- Move to the side when being approached or passed by another skier.
- If you have to remove your skis and walk for any reason stay as far as possible to the side and avoid walking on set tracks.
- If you fall move as soon as possible to the side and try to fill any big marks in the trail to make it safer for another skier.
- Stay well to the side if stopped to chat, re-wax or rest. Try not to stop at the bottom of hills and blind corners
- Obey all posted signage
- Keep pets off the trail
- Be courteous to other trail users