I’m currently preparing the litigation materials, and I thought I’d do some research. I’m not sure if the International Ski Federation’s rules apply in court, but I can imagine that although these aren’t directly legally binding texts, they likely have at least some influence on the judgment.
Learning alone is never as effective as discussing things with others. So I’m posting the International Ski Federation’s 10 safety rules here. In the future, whether you’re the one who hits someone or the one who gets hit, at least you’ll have some basis to go on. I hope the skiing environment in our country keeps improving, but without taking a rough, fast, and reckless path—let’s develop steadily, focus on improving the soft elements, as that’s the key to long-term growth.
The International Ski Federation, officially known as The International Ski Federation (FIS).
Founded on February 2, 1924, in France.
Corresponding
China Ski Association, abbreviated as CKA (full name: Chinese Ski Association)
Established in 1981 (specific date unknown), in China; joined the International Ski Federation in May 1981
The 10 FIS Ski Safety Rules (full text reproduced, simply translated; referred to as the 10 Rules or Ten Guidelines below. If the translation is incorrect or of poor quality, please criticize and correct it to benefit fellow skiers)
10 FIS Rules:
1. Respect for others
A skier or snowboarder must behave in such a way that he does not endanger or prejudice others.
All skiers and snowboarders, whether on alpine or snowboard equipment, should adhere to the following code of conduct: never engage in any behavior that could injure or cause injury to others.
2. Control of speed and skiing or snowboarding
A skier or snowboarder must move in control. He must adapt his speed and manner of skiing or snowboarding to his personal ability and to the prevailing conditions of terrain, snow and weather as well as to the density of traffic.
All skiers and snowboarders should ski in control at all times. Their speed and manner of skiing should be adapted to their personal ability and to the prevailing conditions of terrain, snow, weather, and the density of traffic on the slopes.
3. Choice of route
A skier or snowboarder coming from behind must choose his route in such a way that he does not endanger skiers or snowboarders ahead.
A skier or snowboarder coming from behind must choose a route that does not endanger skiers or snowboarders ahead. (Skiers and snowboarders in front have the right of way.)
4. Overtaking
A skier or snowboarder may overtake another skier or snowboarder above or below and to the right or to the left provided that he leaves enough space for the overtaken skier or snowboarder to make any voluntary or involuntary movement.
Overtake at a safe distance.
5. Entering, starting and moving upwards
A skier or snowboarder entering a marked run, starting again after stopping or moving upwards on the slopes must look up and down the slopes that he can do so without endangering himself or others.
When starting again after stopping or when climbing uphill, make sure you do not endanger yourself or others.
6. Stopping on the piste
Unless absolutely necessary, a skier or snowboarder must avoid stopping on the piste in narrow places or where visibility is restricted. After a fall in such a place, a skier or snowboarder must move clear of the piste as soon as possible.
Unless absolutely necessary, avoid stopping on the piste in narrow places or where visibility is restricted. If you fall in such a place, move clear of the piste as soon as possible.
7. Climbing and descending on foot
A skier or snowboarder either climbing or descending on foot must keep to the side of the piste.
When walking up or down the piste, always stay on the side.
8. Respect for signs and markings
A skier or snowboarder must respect all signs and markings.
All skiers and snowboarders should give due attention to all signs and markings.
9. Assistance
At accidents, every skier or snowboarder is duty bound to assist.
At accidents, every skier and snowboarder is duty bound to assist.
10. Identification
Every skier or snowboarder and witness, whether a responsible party or not, must exchange names and addresses following an accident.
Every skier and snowboarder, whether a responsible party or a witness, must exchange names and addresses following an accident, regardless of fault.
Just did a quick translation; please point out any mistakes, and I’ll revise them in the original post.
It seems these are more like humanitarian responsibilities and obligations...
Here I’d like to sigh — at the scene, there was an elder who, upon leaving the resort, passed by the lobby where people were discussing liability for the accident and loudly condemned the person who caused the collision. He had almost been hit by the same person earlier, dodged, but then the person ended up hitting his friend. The elder was the most direct eyewitness, but despite our repeated pleas, he refused to testify and left for various reasons. Personally, I find it regrettable, but I can also understand the elder’s fundamental reasoning. It just goes to show how society is — what needs improvement isn’t just the skiing community.
I’m posting this here in the hope that when skiing incidents happen, all four parties — the person who caused the collision, the person who was hit, the eyewitnesses, and the ski resort — can face the situation proactively. Skiing isn’t like cotton fluffing; injuries are inevitable, and pain is inherently negative. Once things get tangled up in blame-shifting and evasion, it only makes things seem even more hopeless. Amid the graceful figures leaping joyfully under the bright sun and across the pristine white slopes, what should be reflected is a simple, pure, and kind heart full of warm blood.