The following list of "rules" have been collected from numerous cross country venues....they are listed here as a reminder to all cross country skiers.

 1. Always check posted trail conditions and obey all signs and posted warnings.

 2. No pets on groomed trails (unless specific trails are so designated). They ruin tracks and are a hazard to other skiers.

 3. Always maintain control of your speed and direction. Ski in such a manner that you can stop or avoid other skiers or hazards.

 4. Ski within your abilities and time allowances.

 5. Don't block intersections and avoid stopping in the middle of hills. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible to others. Move off the trail quickly if you fall or during rest stops and equipment adjustments.. If you fall, fill in sitzmarks.

 6. Move to the right to yield the track to a faster skier or to a skier coming downhill. On two-way trails, faster skiers and descending skiers have the right-of-way. To pass another skier, call "Track".

 7. Always ski to the right when meeting on-coming skiers and when skiing on double track.

 8. Don't walk in the set tracks or on the groomed trail. Keep to the side of the trail.

 9. Don't litter - take out what you bring in.

 10. Pay trail fees when applicable.

 In case of an accident: place a pair of crossed skis in an "X" position close to the injured skier. Do not attempt to move them but ensure they're warm.

 

Look   around for trail markers, intersections or any distinguishing landmarks to aid in pin-pointing your location. If a cell phone is available, call for help and/or enlist the aid of a fellow skier. If skiing alone, ensure that others know your whereabouts.