

Rules11 rules cross-country skiers should consider! 1. Respect for other skiersSkiers must behave in such a way that they do not endanger others, especially the less experienced ones. 2. Respect for signals and markingsAll signals and markings should be respected. The skier is obliged to ski in the direction indicated. 3. Choice of the tracksOn paths with more than one prepared track, skiers should choose the right-hand lane. Skiers in groups must keep on the right, behind each other. 4. OvertakingA skier is not obliged to give way to an overtaking skier, but should allow a faster skier to pass whenever possible. A skier is permitted to overtake another skier on the left or right. He should warn the skier ahead. 5. EncounterCross-country skiers meeting while skiing in opposite directions should keep to their right. A climbing skier should give way to a descending skier. A cross-country skier should keep his poles close to his body whenever near other skiers. 6. Control of speed and behaviourA cross-country skier should always adapt his speed to his personal ability, the prevailing terrain and visibility, and to the traffic on the course. Every skier should keep a safe distance from the skiers ahead. 7. StoppingThe skier should always stop outside the track and the path. If a skier has fallen he should clear the track as soon as possible. 8. AssistanceIf an accident occurs, every skier is duty bound do assist. 9. IdentificationFollowing an accident, every skier and witness, whether responsible or not for causing the accident, must exchange names and addresses. 10. Respect for the environment and the tracksA well-behaved cross-country skier does not pollute the environment. Pedestrians, downhill skiers, sledges etc. are not allowed on the tracks. 11. During a raceNo access to the tracks if a cross-country skiing race is taking place. |
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