Mountain Safety - Your Responsibility

When skiing or riding, a great guideline for safety is the snow responsibility code' - these responsibilities are designed to ensure the safest and most enjoyable experience for everyone on the mountain. Please follow "the snow responsibility code" at all times.

The Snow Responsibility Code

1. Stay in control at all times.
   Know your ability, start easy, be able to stop and avoid other people.
   
2. People below you have the right of way.
   The skier or boarder downhill of you has the right of way, also look above before entering a hill.
3. Obey all ski area signage.
   Signs are there for your safety, keep our of closed areas.
4. Look before you leap.
   Scope jumps first, ensure the area is clear of others, use a spotter on blind jumps.
5. Stop where you can be seen.
   When stopping, try to move to the side of the trail and where you can be seen from above.
6. Don't lose what you use.
   Equipment must be secured while walking.
7. Stay on scene.
   If you are involved in, or witness an accident, remain at the scene and identify yourself to Ski Patrol.
8. Respect gets respect.
   From the lift line to the slopes and through the park.

Click here for information on preventing injury on the snow.

Snow Reports

Snow Reports for Coronet Peak, Mt Hutt and The Remarkables are posted daily on this website, are available in print from most accommodation providers and retailers in Queenstown and Methven, and are broadcasted on radio stations in most South Island main centres each morning through the season. These reports are updated throughout each day as conditions change. They are accurate at the time of reporting however conditions are subject to rapid change at times.

These daily snow report gives you the snow & weather conditions, road conditions & chain requirements, boundary & closure information, tells you which lifts and facilities are operating, and any other pertinent information for the day. Check this before you head up the mountain. To the best of our ability, we endeavour to give you the most accurate and updated information for the snow reports to help you make the most of your day skiing or riding.

Mountain Etiquette

Ski Area Boundaries

Any lift or boundary closures will be indicated on the day by our Ski Patrol team, and please be respectful of all closures. If you are not sure, please ask at the Guest Services office on the mountain.

Slow Zones

Slow zones are designated areas where two or more trails converge or areas that are used by a high percentage of beginners and children. Slow zones are indicated with bright signage, and please respect these areas by keeping your speed down.

Lifts

Our lifts access certain terrain that suits different ability levels - to be sure you have the right lift pass to access the type of lift and terrain for your skiing/riding ability, ask our Guest Services staff. When riding a lift always ensure the safety bar is lowered on your chair. If you are unsure about the lift, just ask the nearest Lift Operator to slow it down for you. All lifts operate between 9am-4pm daily, weather & snow conditions permitting.

Night Skiing

Coronet Peak offers Night Skiing on Friday and Saturday nights until 9pm (weather & conditions permitting). This is a great winter experience however there are limitations on terrain and lit area. When Night Skiing stay within the lit area which is clearly marked and obey all signage. When Night Skiing, peripheral vision is diminished which decreases your ability to judge speed so often you go faster than you think. Excessive speed is dangerous so remember to ski or ride in control to get the most enjoyment out of your Night Skiing.