5-703

5-703. Posting ski information signs

A. A ski area operator shall maintain a sign and marking system with concise,
simple and pertinent information for the protection and instruction of skiers. The signs
required by this section shall be readable in conditions of ordinary visibility and, if
applicable, that are adequately lighted for nighttime skiers.

B. A ski area operator shall place a sign that depicts and explains signs and
symbols that skiers may encounter in the ski area in a position where all skiers who are
proceeding to the uphill loading point of each base area lift will see the sign. The
sign shall depict and explain at least the following signs and symbols:

1. A green circle and the word "easier", which designates the least difficult ski
slopes and trails of the ski area.

2. A blue square and the words "more difficult", which designates the ski slopes
and trails of the ski area that have a degree of difficulty between the least difficult
and most difficult slopes and trails.

3. A black diamond and the words "most difficult", which designates the most
difficult ski slopes and trails of the ski area.

4. A figure in the shape of a skier with a band running diagonally from corner to
corner of the sign with the word "closed" printed beneath the emblem.

C. If applicable, a ski area operator shall place a sign at or near the loading
point of a passenger tramway that states one of the following:

1. If the tramway transports passengers only to the more difficult or most
difficult ski slopes and trails in the ski area, the sign shall state: "WARNING: This
lift services 'more difficult' (blue square emblem) and 'most difficult' (black diamond
emblem) slopes and trails only.".

2. If the tramway transports passengers only to the most difficult ski slopes and
trails in the ski area, the sign shall state: "WARNING: This lift services 'most
difficult' (black diamond emblem) slopes and trails only.".

D. If a ski area operator closes a ski slope or trail or a portion of a ski slope
or trail to the public, the operator shall place a sign notifying skiers that the slope
or trail or portion of the slope or trail is closed at each identified entrance to the
slope or trail or closed portion of the slope or trail. In lieu of placing a sign at
each identified entrance, the ski area operator may close off the entrance with rope or
fences.

E. A ski area operator shall place a sign at or near the beginning of each ski
slope or trail that contains the appropriate symbol of the relative degree of difficulty
of that slope or trail as set forth in subsection B. The requirements of this subsection
do not apply to a ski slope or trail that is designated "easier" if a skier may
substantially view the slope or trail in its entirety before beginning to ski the slope
or trail.

F. A ski area operator shall mark the ski area boundaries that are designated on
the trail map.

G. A ski area operator shall mark all ski lift tickets and season passes that the
operator sells or makes available to skiers with the following in clearly readable print:

Warning: Under Arizona law, a skier accepts the risk of any injury to person
or property resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing,
including changing weather conditions, existing and changing snow surface
conditions, surface or subsurface conditions, whether marked or unmarked,
collisions with natural or man-made objects, whether marked or unmarked and
the failure of skiers to ski within their own abilities.

H. A ski area operator shall post and maintain signs where ski lift tickets and ski
school lessons are sold and in a location that is clearly visible to skiers who are
proceeding to the uphill loading point of each base area lift that state the following in
clearly readable print:

Warning--important: Under Arizona law, a skier accepts the risk of any injury
to person or property resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of
skiing. Some of these risks are listed on your lift ticket or season
pass. Please review your ticket or pass and ask the ski area personnel for
more information.