General
- Do not walk on groomed ski trails.
- Move off trail to allow grooming equipment to pass.
- Avoid trail use right after groomers have groomed trails. It takes 2-4 hours for the freshly groomed trails to set up.
- Keep to the right on two-way trails.
- Do not skate on diagonal (classic ski) tracks.
- If you fall, please get off the trail as soon as you can.
- Please let others know that you are approaching them from behind by politely calling out "trail" or "on your left".
- If you are skiing fast and come upon slower skiers, please reduce your speed while you pass on their left -then take off again once you have passed them. Think of other skiers as yield signs.
- Fill in sitzmarks (disturbed snow left when you fall).
- Downhill skiers have the right-of-way.
- Avoid areas where machines are working.
- Make eye contact with equipment operators before passing. Make sure that they can see you!!!
- Yield right of way to equipment working.
Snowshoeing
- All snowshoers must have a trail pass. Snowshoes must be worn when using trails.
- Never snowshoe on a track (the 2 grooves that skis fit into)
- Attempt to use designated snowshoe trails as much as possible.
- If you are snowshoeing on a ski trail, walk to the side of the groomed trails.
- Nordic skiers have the right of way.
- If you are in a busy area, please pick a quieter trail to snowshoe.
Skijoring, Kick Sled and Dog Handling
- Handlers must follow all above rules and have proper equipment attached to feet (skis or snowshoes) or appropriate equipment for the sport for both dog and handler.
- Dogs must be leashed or tethered and always well behaved.
- When meeting and/or passing other trail users, the dog handler and dog must be together on the same side of the trail.
- Dog handlers must pick up and carry out dog waste.
- If you are in a busy area, please pick a quieter trail to ski with your dog.
Gunstock Nordic staff will monitor conditions and usage, and restrict skijoring and kick sleds when necessary.