Mountain Safety

Be Safe on the Mountain!

- Avoid skiing or riding yourself into shape. You will enjoy the sport more if you are physically fit.
- Drink plenty of water; be careful not to become dehydrated. 
- Wear your hats and gloves. Consider mittens if your hands get cold easily.
- Bring sun protection with you; 15 sunscreen and a good pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes. 
- Know your limits. Stop before you become fatigued. 
-Familiarize yourself with Ski Patrol locations.
-Know the Ski Patrol phone number (509) 690-4372. This is for yourself and if you see someone else in need of help.

Equipment
Be sure to have your ski or snowboard bindings adjusted correctly at a local ski shop.  You can rent high-quality ski or snowboard equipment from the rental shop at 49.  Take lessons. Like any activity, you will improve with practice and guidance.  49 offers an excellent ski school with certified instructors. Winter clothing, sun protection, and sun glasses may be purchased from the Alpine Shop inside the lodge.

Boundary Policy
Skiers and snowboarders wishing to go outside of marked area boundaries do so at their own risk. Areas outside of marked boundaries are not patrolled. Unmarked hazards of all types exist. Search and rescue operations may be authorized and conducted by Stevens County Sheriff's Department. You or your heirs will be financially responsible for this service.

Any person skiing or riding outside the confines of trails or runs open for skiing and snowboarding within the ski area boundary shall be responsible for any injuries or losses resulting from his or her actions.

Child Carriers
Child carriers of any kind (slings, backpacks, etc.) are not permitted on any lifts (chairlifts or conveyors), downhill trails, or uphill routes within the ski area. All visitors accessing trails/terrain within the downhill trail system, including any children, must have a lift ticket or Season Pass, and must be using their own equipment in alignment with the ski area guidelines for approved equipment.

Dogs and Other Pets Within the Ski Area
During the Winter Season, beginning November 1^st and concluding 2 weeks after the final day of winter operations, dogs and other pets will only be allowed in designated areas of the resort. Dog/pet-friendly areas include all parking areas on the north side of the resort (main parking lot, overflow lots, and Nordic Center lot). Dogs must be kept on leash in these areas. Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the Sunrise Basin parking lot. 

Dogs that are socialized and well-behaved are also permitted within the Nordic Center trail system after 2 pm on operating days, or at any time during non-operating days.

Dogs are not allowed anywhere within the ski area boundary, during the Winter Season, where downhill skiing and snowboarding operations take place. This includes after operating hours and non-operating days.

Please look out for and clean up after your pets when on the premises, so that we can continue to allow them to visit.

Drone Policy
Drones or model aircraft used by guests, commercial operators, or the media are prohibited without prior written approval of 49° North Mountain Resort.

Trail Map Markings
Skiers and riders should be advised A green circle, blue square or Black Diamond trail at one ski area is not necessarily the same as a similarly rated trail at another ski area. Skiers and riders should work their way up, beginning with the easiest trails, no matter what their ability level may be, until they are familiar with the trails at that ski area.

Weather Hazards
FROSTBITE is the most common injury involved in Snowsports. Frostnip is a precursor to frostbite. Watch for these warning signs - mild tingling or pain followed by numbness, gray or yellowish patches of skiing (especially nose, ear, face, fingers, and toes.)

Have someone else check your face and ears if you are unable to. If frostnip symptoms are detected. Please come see one of our patrollers right away!

Factors that heighten the risk of Frostnip or Frostbite
• Hypothermia
• Alcohol
• Smoking
• Immobility, injury or illness
• Fatigue or Apathy
• Previous Frostbite Injury
• Wet Skin
• Tight Boots, Gloves, or Clothing

Mountain Safety Guide
Know before you go! See the PNSAA Safety Guide Here