Safety in the ski area
Sicher unterwegs – Extra-wide ski slopes offer enough space in the Hochoetz ski area, while ski run markings, safety fences and daily piste preparation also contribute to safety. However, personal responsibility and adherence to rules and guidelines are also necessary for safe skiing. If something should happen unexpectedly, we are well prepared for an emergency in the Hochoetz ski area and ensure a quick rescue thanks to a tried and tested rescue chain by our trained slope rescue team.
Slope rescue service
In the event of an accident, you can rely on first aid provided by our trained slope rescue team. Snow-grooming machines and akja sleds are available for quick transport to the base stations of Acherkogel and Ochsengarten gondolas.
Facts:
- Patient’s cost contribution for transport by mountain rescue € 125.00
- Mountain rescue emergency number: 140
- Hochoetz slope rescue emergency number: +43 5252 6385 620
Recco safety system
The Hochoetz ski region is equipped with the Recco safety system. RECCO® technology enables organized rescue to locate buried people more quickly in the event of an avalanche accident. However, the reflectors are not a replacement for avalanche transceivers, but rather offer an additional chance of being found alive.
The 10 FIS ski slope rules of conduct
By observing the 10 FIS rules of conduct, you can make a significant contribution to safety on the slopes.
- Respect other skiers and snowboarders: A skier or snowboarder must behave in such a way that he does not endanger or prejudice others.
- Control of speed and skiing ability: 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.
- 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.
- 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 voluntary or involuntary movement.
- Entering, starting and moving uphill: A skier or snowboarder entering a marked run, starting again after stoping or moving upwards on the slopes must look up and down the slopes that he can do so without endangering himself or others.
- Stopping on the slope: Unless absolutely necessary, a skier or snowboarder must avoid stopping on the piste in narrow placers 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.
- Climbing and descending on foot: A skier or snowboarder either climbing or descending on foot must keep to the side of the piste.
- Respect signals and signposts: A skier or snowboarder must respect all signs and markings.
- Assistance and help: In case of an accidents on the slopes every skier or snowboarder is duty bound to assist.
- Identification: Every skier or snowboarder and witness, whether a responsible party or not, must exchange names and addresses following an accident.
Closed mountain lifts & slopes
Good to know: temporarily closed slopes due to safety works by the (independent and not subject to directives) avalanche commission or closed mountain lifts due to strong winds are annoying, but are simply essential every now and then to ensure the safety of everyone in the ski area. Thank you for your understanding!