Mountain Safety
Patrol Emergency

For on hill emergencies only
Know the Alpine Responsibility Code


Skiing and snowboarding involve various risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to the following:
- Boarding, riding and disembarking lifts;
- Changing weather conditions;
- Avalanches;
- Trees, tree wells, tree stumps and forest deadfall;
- the condition of snow or ice on or beneath the surface;
- Variations in the terrain which may create blind spots or areas of reduced visibility;
- Variations in the surface or sub-surface, including changes due to man-made or artificial snow;
- Variable and difficult conditions;
- Streams, creeks, and exposed holes in the snow pack above streams or creeks;
- Cliffs; crevasses;
- Snowcat roads, road-banks or cut-banks;
- Exposed rock, earth, ice, and other natural objects;
- Collision with lift towers, fences, snow making equipment, snow grooming equipment, snowcats, snowmobiles or other vehicles, equipment or structures;
- Encounters with domestic and wild animals including dogs and bears;
- Collision with other persons;
- Loss of balance or control; slips, trips and falls;
- Accidents during snow school lessons;
- Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact;
- Negligent first aid;
- Failure to act safely or within one’s own ability or to stay within designated areas;
- Negligence of other persons;
- And NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE OPERATOR and its directors, officers, employees, instructors, agents, representatives, volunteers, independent contractors, subcontractors, sponsors, successors and assigns.
Sledding, Sliding, Tobogganing are not permitted within the Ski Area boundary. Tubing is only permitted within the Tube Park during it’s operating hours and only in Apex Mountain Resort provided tubes.
Apex Mountain Resort does not allow the use of snow bikes or snow skates within our Ski Area boundary. Snow blades must have metal edges. If unsure please visit the Apex Mountain Administration Office.
There are many signs on and around chairlifts. Each is important, informing you about the process for loading, riding, and unloading the chairlift. Pay attention to and obey these signs when riding a chairlift.
If you are unfamiliar with the use of a chairlift or have questions, please ask a lift attendant for assistance and directions. Ski and Snowboard lessons are also great way to learn about using the chairlifts.
Children in backpacks or chest carriers are not permitted on the chairlifts or ski runs.
It is not recommended that women ski/snowboard during their third trimester.
Unless prior arrangements have been made with management. Apex Mountain Resort prohibits the operation or use of drones by staff or public, including drones for filming or drone use by media or journalists operating above or within Apex Mountain Resorts Controlled Recreation Area.
This includes any drones launched or operated from within the Controlled Recreation Area or launched from outside the Controlled Recreation Area but flown in.
Dogs are only allowed within the village and parking lots. They are not allowed on ski runs, lifts, ice surfaces or the Tube Park.
Leashes are mandatory on all Apex Mountain Resort property and within our Controlled Recreation Area, your dog must be under your control at all times. Owners must clean up after their dogs and any animals showing aggressive behaviour will not be permitted on the premises. Dog owners assume all responsibility for their dogs.
Violation of these rules will result in either a single warning or immediate removal of the owner’s Season Pass or Lift Ticket depending on the severity of the infraction. Repeat offenders will lose pass privileges for the season.
Guide dogs and service dogs are allowed throughout the resort in accordance with the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act. Please check in with the Administration Office in these situations to allow us to verify your service animal.
We at Apex Mountain Resort believe in providing exceptional service and experiences and we are committed to ensuring a respectful environment for all.
We have a zero tolerance policy for all forms of abuse. Any harassing, abusive, or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated. If this policy is violated, we reserve the right to terminate communications and services.We have a zero tolerance policy for all forms of abuse. Any harassing, abusive, or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated. If this policy is violated, we reserve the right to terminate communications and services.
Additionally, we may take further action, including revoking access to outlets, facilities, and Pass privileges.
During the resort’s off-season, recreational vehicles (snowmobiles, ATVs, dirt bikes, etc.), sledding, tobogganing, tubing, skiing, hiking, and mountain biking are NOT PERMITTED within the Controlled Recreation Area. The area is uncontrolled, unpatrolled and numerous risks and hazards exist including, but not limited to, avalanche hazards, variable snow conditions, exposed rocks/trees, machine work, lift maintenance, open excavations, etc.
As the operator of the controlled recreation area, Apex Mountain Resort reserves the right to restrict access to the area for the safety of our staff, guests, public and infrastructure. Those that do not respect closures will be reported to the RCMP for trespassing.
Alcohol consumption outside of the licensed areas within the Apex Mountain Resort property, including outdoors, is strictly prohibited.
Bringing your own personal alcohol for consumption anywhere on resort property is not permitted.
Walking in the resort presents hazards that pose a potential for serious risk. Surfaces including roadways, walkways, parking lots, decks, and stairs can become icy and slippery throughout the day and night making slips and falls a potential risk. Apex Mountain Resort staff do their best to keep all surfaces as safe as possible however, guest should take extra precautions when walking throughout the resort. Ski boots do not offer proper traction and guest are encouraged to wear microspikes or footwear designed for walking in a winter environment. Guests are also encouraged to use the proper ski ways while travelling to and from their cars. Please always use extra caution while walking in and around the resort.
Grandfathers Trail should only be used as a ski access trail from the Upper Parking Lot to the Village between 8.30am and 3.30pm, outside of these times it is closed to public access. Grandfathers Trail should never be used for uphill travel. Rookies trail closes at 3.30pm and is not to be used for access to the Upper parking Lot after this time. Winch Cats can be operational in this area anytime after 4pm.
Below is some of the resort signage that all skiers and riders should be aware of:
Avalanche Closure (Coming Soon)
Blasting in Progress (Coming Soon)
To keep our alpine air clean and to protect our natural environment from dangerous forest fires, smoking of any kind (including tobacco, marijuana, e-cigarettes, and vaporizers) is strictly prohibited at Apex Mountain Resort outside of designated smoking areas.
Season Passes are non-transferable. The pass holder is responsible for their pass. A Season Pass is intended solely for the pass holder’s use, and allowing someone else to use it is considered theft. If someone else is caught using your pass, you as the pass holder will be held liable. Individuals caught scamming will lose all pass privileges for the remainder of the season on their first offence, and Apex Mountain Resort will report the fraudulent use to the RCMP.
If an individual exhibits verbally aggressive behaviour or fails to comply with our policies, we reserve the right to refuse service at any time.
Ski and snowboard boots and many other types of footwear do not provide good traction, and extra caution should be used when walking.