Frisco Adventure Park Downhill Ski Area Equipment Requirements

Overview

To ski or ride in any of the Frisco Adventure Park downhill ski areas, including the terrain park, your equipment must meet the standards outlined below. In general, all equipment must have metal edges, self-stopping mechanisms, and must not be homemade. You as the rider are responsible for keeping your equipment within your control at all times. If you have a question about whether your device is prohibited or allowed, contact the adventure park staff at 970-668-2558. We reserve the right to refuse access to anyone with equipment that does not meet the standards outlined below.

If you are renting equipment from a local gear shop, be honest with the staff regarding your ability level and how/where you intend to use the gear. They will set you up with the best gear for your situation. Generally, ski and snowboard equipment rented from a local gear store will meet the requirements below, but don’t hesitate to ask if you are unsure!

As a reminder, all hill users must understand and abide by the skier responsibility code. These equipment guidelines are based on the same expectations outlined in the responsibility code.

Your Responsibility Code:

1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
2. People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
3. Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
4. Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
5. You must prevent runaway equipment.
6. Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
7. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
8. You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
9. Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
10. If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.

Lifts:

• The beginner ski and ride hill is serviced by a surface lift. Loading and unloading of the lift should be completed without having to slow or stop the lift. Exceptions may be made for adaptive needs.
• The terrain park is serviced by a rope tow, riders must be able to ride their equipment while maintaining at least one hand on the tow at all times.
  • Hiking the park is permitted, only during operating hours, only in designated routes, and a valid ticket or a season pass is required.

Acceptable Equipment:

Skis: Must have metal edges and functioning brakes.

• Telemark, mono-skis, & snow blades are all acceptable if they meet the above criteria.

Snowboards: Must have metal edges and functioning bindings.

Restricted Devices:

Skibikes/Snowbikes: Allowed under the following parameters:

• Must have metal edges on skis.
• Must have a leash.
• Only one (1) rider per bike.
• Must be designed to load lift without requiring slowing or stopping.
• No homemade bikes.

Snow Skates: Allowed under the following parameters:

• Must have metal edges.
• Must have a leash.
• No homemade devices.
• Must be designed to use lift without requiring slowing or stopping.

Snow Scooters: Allowed under the following parameters:

• Must have metal edges.
• No homemade devices.
• Leashes are suggested.
• Must be designed to use lift without requiring slowing or stopping.

Adaptive Devices: Allowed under the following parameters:

• All adaptive devices must be able to be safely loaded and unloaded from passenger tramways.
• Must have metal edges and a device to stop runaway equipment
• No homemade devices.

Prohibited Devices:

These items are never allowed to be used in the downhill ski areas of the Frisco Adventure Park

• Tubes/sleds/toboggans/air boards: Any sliding device without self-braking or edges.
• Plastic skis or snowboards
• Devices without a metal edge
• Child/Infant/Pet carriers
• Bicycle-Converted Snowbikes