The International Ski Federation (FIS) has developed a set of rules governing the conduct of skiers (note that all potentially dangerous skiers are assumed by FIS to be male!)

1. Respect for others. A skier must behave in such a way that he does not endanger or prejudice others.
2. Control of speed and skiing. A skier must ski in control. He must adapt his speed and manner of skiing to his personal ability and to the prevailing conditions of terrain, snow and weather as well as to the density of traffic.
3. Choice of route. A skier coming from behind must choose his route in such a way that he does not endanger skiers ahead. In other words, the skier in front/below always has priority.
4. Overtaking. A skier may overtake another skier above or below and to the right or the left, provided that he leaves enough space for the overtaken skier to make any voluntary or involuntary movement.
5. Entering and starting. A skier entering a marked run or starting again after stopping must look up and down the run to make sure that he can do so without endangering himself or others.
6. Stopping on the piste. Unless absolutely necessary, a skier must avoid stopping on the piste in narrow places or where visibility is restricted. After a fall in such a place, a skier must move clear of the piste as soon as possible.
7. Climbing and descending on foot. Whether climbing or descending on foot, the skier must keep to the side of the piste.
8. Respect for signs and markings. A skier must respect all signs and markings.
9. Assistance. At accidents every skier is duty-bound to assist.
10.Identification. Every skier and witness, whether a responsible party or not, must exchange names and addresses following an accident.

SPEED AND SAFETY

Travelling effortlessly at high speed is one of the great attractions of skiing. But speed brings with it an element of danger. Always be aware of this.
• Keep your speed down on crowded slopes.
• Keep your speed down in bad weather.
• Keep your speed down if you are tired.
• Keep your speed down around blind corners or over drop-offs.
• Give other skiers a wide berth: even if you don't hit them, you may scare them.
• Never ski beyond the limits of your equipment.