Snow Sliding Devices

Wondering if your toys are welcome on the mountain? Here, we’ve compiled a list of devices that are allowed, restricted (within certain parameters), and prohibited.

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Allowed Devices

Skis

Must have a device to stop runaway equipment (such as bindings with brakes).

Snowboards

Must have a device to stop runaway equipment (such as appropriate bindings)

Telemark Skis

Must have a device to stop runaway equipment (such as leashes).

Monoskis

Must have a device to stop runaway equipment (such as bindings with brakes).

Snowblades

Must have a device to stop runaway equipment (such as appropriate bindings)

Integrated Ski Boots

Must have metal edges.

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RESTRICTED DEVICES
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Ski Trikes
Must fit through loading gate and safely (un)load chairlift. Must have a braking device to stop runaway equipment.
Skibikes / Snowbikes*
Only allowed with specific parameters as defined below.
Adaptive Devices*
Must have metal edges and a device to stop runaway equipment.
Snowskates
Allowed, but must have metal edges and a device to stop runaway equipment (such as straps or leashes).

Prohibited Devices

Bicycle-converted Snowbikes

Only factory snobikes/skibikes as defined are allowed. No homemade snowbikes allowed.

Plastic Snowboards

Plastic snowboards, i.e. lacking metal edges, are considered toys and are not allowed.

Snow Scooter

This device is suited for small hills and not acceptable anywhere at the resort.

Infant Carrier

Infant carriers of any type are not permitted while skiing or riding.

Body Sled

Affixing sleds or skis to your body is dangerous. Why would you want to do that?

Ghosky

This sled-like device is not allowed anywhere at the resort.

Airboard

This body-board like device is not allowed anywhere at the resort.

Inflatable Snow Toys

Tubes, sleds, forts, and other inflatable toys are not allowed.

Toboggans

Toboggans, sleds, and discs are not allowed.

Sleds

Toboggans, sleds, and discs are not allowed.

Discs

Toboggans, sleds, and discs are not allowed.

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Restriction Details

Restricted Devices with an * above involve the following parameters:
 
Skibikes/Snowbikes:  
Allowed under following parameters:
  • Bike must have no more than two (2) skis.
  • Must have metal edges on skis.
  • Must have a seat.
  • Only one (1) rider per bike.
  • Must be designed to load lift without requiring slowing or stopping.
  • Must be loaded within envelope of chair; bike counts as rider on chair lift.
  • No homemade bikes.
  • May be restricted in certain areas and lifts for safety concerns. 
Sleds, Toboggans, and Discs:
These devices are not allowed on the mountain. 
 
Adaptive Devices:
All adaptive devices must be able to be safely loaded and unloaded from passenger tramways.
 
If you have a question about whether your device is prohibited or allowed, contact resort personnel. No homemade devices allowed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You most certainly can! You have two options: on-mountain (where you can select from a variety of gear that you can touch and feel), and online (from Rentskis.com or one of our retail partners). 

Our Nordic Center rents cross-country skis and snowshoes. In our demo shops, you can try the latest in ski and snowboarding technologies. Our rental shops offer a wide variety of ski and snowboarding packages fit for most guests. 

Learn more at Rentskis.com, visit us on the mountain, or call our vacation experts at (877) 725-7213 for further information.
This is totally up to you, or better yet, the advice of your ski instructor! Some beginners find poles useful, while others prefer to learn to ski without poles.
 
We recommend taking a ski lesson and speaking with your instructor as soon as you hit the slopes.
Welcome: we’re so excited you’ve decided to give snowsports a try! This decision is totally up to you, so select whichever method of descending the mountain appeals most to you! 
 
Book a lesson today, and let our Ski & Ride School professionals show you the ropes.
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