Mountain Safety - Your Responsibility

When skiing or riding, a great guideline for safety is 'your responsibility code' - these responsibilities are designed to ensure the safest and most enjoyable experience for everyone on the mountain. Please follow "your responsibility code" at all times.

Your Responsibility Code

1. Ski/ride under control; be able to stop and avoid other people and objects. Excessive speed is dangerous.
2. When skiing/riding downhill, traffic below you has the right of way. When moving across the hill, give way to those moving downhill.
3. When stopping on a trail, always stop where you can be seen from above, and on the outside edge of the trail or slope.
4. When starting downhill or entering a slope, give way to all other traffic.
5. All skiers/riders must wear devices to prevent runaway skis or boards.
6. Always use a spotter when jumping. Jumping is not permitted into trails, congested areas or in "Slow Zones".
7. Obey all ski area signage and stay out of "Closed Areas". They are closed for your safety.

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Snow Reports

Snow Reports for Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt are posted daily on this website, are available in print from most accommodation providers and retailers in Queenstown and Methven, and are broadcasted on radio stations in most South Island main centres each morning through the season. These reports are updated throughout each day as conditions change. They are accurate at the time of reporting however conditions are subject to rapid change at times.

These daily snow report gives you the snow & weather conditions, road conditions & chain requirements, boundary & closure information, tells you which lifts and facilities are operating, and any other pertinent information for the day. Check this before you head up the mountain. To the best of our ability, we endeavour to give you the most accurate and updated information for the snow reports to help you make the most of your day skiing or riding.

Mountain Etiquette

Ski Area Boundaries

Any lift or boundary closures will be indicated on the day by our Ski Patrol team, and please be respectful of all closures. If you are not sure, please ask at the Guest Services Office on the mountain.

Slow Zones

Slow Zones are designated areas where 2 or more trails converge or areas that are used by a high percentage of beginners and children, and are very busy. Slow Zones are indicated with bright signage, and please respect these areas by keeping your speed down.

Lifts

Our lifts access certain terrain that suits different ability levels - to be sure you have the right Lift Pass to access the type of lift and terrain for your skiing/riding ability, ask our Guest Services staff. Great beginner lifts are available at each Ski Area, with a Magic Carpet at both Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, and a range of tows at Mt Hutt. When riding a lift always ensure the safety bar is lowered on your chair. If you are unsure about the lift, just ask the nearest Lift Operator to slow it down for you. All lifts operate between 9am-4pm daily, weather & snow conditions permitting.

Night Skiing

Coronet Peak offers Night Skiing on Friday and Saturday nights until 9pm. This is a great winter experience however there are limitations on terrain and lit area. When Night Skiing stay within the lit area which is clearly marked and obey all signage. When Night Skiing, peripheral vision is diminished which decreases your ability to judge speed so often you go faster than you think. Excessive speed is dangerous so remember to ski or ride in control to get the most enjoyment out of your Night Skiing.