Mountain Safety

Did you know that Cannon Mountain is home to the oldest paid professional Ski Patrol?

Always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code listed below and share with other skiers the responsibility for a great skiing experience. 

Be safety conscious and KNOW THE CODE.

Always stay in control.
People ahead of you have the right of way.
Stop in a safe place for you and others.
Whenever starting downhill or merging, look uphill and yield.
Use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
Observe signs and warnings, and keep off closed trails.
Know how to use the lifts safely.

This is a partial list. Officially endorsed by: NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION.

 
Join Ski Patrol and the rest of the Cannon team to kick off National Safety Awareness Week - January 14-22!
Check out what we're doing at the mountain this week to help promote safety on the slopes. Contests, games, prizes, special discounts...be here with us January 14th to kick it all off!

January 14, 15, 21, 22: Kids' Safety Poster Contest - Enter at the Brookside Lodge! Ages 4-7

January 14-22: Discounts off lessons, tune-ups & helmets when you fill out your Safety Quiz!

January 14: All day music, trivia, giveaways & safety awareness outside of the Peabody Lodge.

January 14: Toboggan Race - Prizes from Bern Helmets! Have you always wanted to see what it's like to drag one of those orange sleds behind you? You'll have the chance to go head to head and see who can move it the fastest from one point to another. Family friendly, all ages welcome! Just show up in front of the Notchview Lodge at 12:30 and let the fun begin! Everyone who enters has the chance to win a Bern Helmet - drawing will be at 1:30pm at the same location.


 Need to report an emergency on the hill? Call (603) 823-9811 for assistance.