We take your safety very seriously and so should you.

Alpine Responsibility Code

It's all right there on the back of your lift ticket. The Alpine Responsibility Code are the rules of the road when you're on the mountain. Our Ski Patrol will stop and let people know when they are not following the code. Failure to follow the Alpine Responsibility Code could result in consequences ranging from a one-on-one Safety Awareness Seminar to a lifetime suspension from Castle. So take it easy out there. Give people some space.

New at Castle you can now check your avalanche beacon skills at our new beacon basin sponsored equally by CMR Pro-Patrol, Canadian Ski Patrol and Castle Mountain Resort.

Learn more about Avalanche safety and training

Learn more about our Avalanche Safety Rescue Dog Program 

Learn more about our Avalanche Safety Rescue Dog Program Director

Learn more about our Avalanche Safety Rescue Dog Program Veterinarian

Meet our Avalanche Safety Rescue Dogs

 

 

Respect the Boundaries
Castle Mountain Resort Policy
Closed Means Closed

Castle Mountain Resort (CMR) and its staff take the safety of our guests very seriously. The terrain at the Castle is some of the most exciting terrain in North America but there are also some potentially dangerous features both inside and outside area boundaries. Please obey all signs and ski or ride safe. CMR Patrol must investigate any tracks that go into closed areas so you are jeopardizing their lives if you go under ropes anywhere on the mountain.

Permanently Closed

  • These areas are never opened.
  • Permanently Closed Areas are marked with ropes and signs.
  • Proceeding beyond ropes will result in the immediate removal of lift privileges and a minimum of a 2 week suspension from the use of any CMR facilities for a first offence.
  • Prosecution may result from skiing or riding in closed areas.
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Temporary Closure

  • These areas may be closed for many reasons like avalanche danger, grooming equipment, explosive controls, competitions, etc.
  • Temporarily Closed Areas are marked with ropes and signs.
  • Access Gates are marked openings controlled with ropes. IF risks are reduced and IF this terrain is opened, an access gate will be the only point of entry.
  • Proceeding beyond ropes may result in the immediate removal of lift privileges and a suspension from the use of any CMR facilities.
  • Prosecution may result from skiing or riding in closed areas.


Ski Area Boundary

  • The Area Boundary is signed but not roped.
  • Terrain is un-controlled and un-patrolled beyond the signs.
  • There will be a fee for any rescue beyond the boundary signs.
  • Rescues beyond Castle Mountain License of Occupation (LOC) will require notification and involvement of RCMP.