SKI PATROL MONITORS AND DEVELOPS SLOPE SAFETY

Ski Patrol operates on Ruka's ski slopes. Their task is to monitor and develop safety issues on the slopes. Ski Patrol guides and advises, takes preventive and safety operations on the slopes, and carries out first aid and rescue missions. The Ski Patrol moves with snowmobile and rescue sled or on skis. Ski Patrol is easy to identify with their red-yellow uniform.

Common rules on the slopes ensure that everyone enjoys being on the slopes and feels safe.

If an accident occurs on the slope and first aid is needed, notify the lift staff at the lower station of the lift or call +358404818900. In case of serious accidents, call the emergency number 112. Our first aid will transport the injured to further treatment if necessary. In the case of accidents outside the slopes, report the accident to 112.

SLOPE RULES

1. EQUIPMENT
Make sure your equipment is adjusted to your size, weight and ability. Use of a helmet is recommended.

2. LIFT RULES
Respect the lift line and prepare to share the lift with fellow skiers. Get off the lift only at designated areas.

3. SKI ACCORDING TO YOUR SKILLS
Select the slope and adapt your speed according to your skills. Always familiarize yourself with special areas in advance.

4. PASSING THE OTHERS
Keep your distance when you pass the skiers below and ahead of you. The descending skier watches out for other skiers. Pay additional attention to small children.

5. STOPPING ON THE SLOPES
Stop only at places where you can be easily seen. If you need to go uphill, always do it along the edge of the slope.

6. ADAPT YOUR SPEED 
Adapt your speed according to your skills. Pay attention to local slope and snow conditions. 

7. SLEDGING IS FORBIDDEN
Sledging is only allowed in separately designated areas.

8. YOU SKI ON YOUR OWN RISK
In the slope and beyond, you always ski at your own risk.

9. NO USE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ON THE SLOPES 
Using the slopes under the influence of alcohol/drugs is prohibited. 

10. HELP
In the event of accidents, your duty is to assist. Report any accidents immediately to ski area staff.
In addition, please note the following when moving on the slope area:
Carrying a child in a backpack on the slopes and in the lift is strictly forbidden. A child in the lift must use the necessary equipment for skiing.
 

Snow Park rules

• Always familiarize yourself with the Street/Park in advance.
• Make sure the landing area is free.
• Stop only at places where you can be easily seen. Never stop in the landing hill.
• Select the street according to your skills.
• Consider the snow conditions and the environment.
• Keep your distance when you pass the skiers below and ahead of you.

Other ski resort rules

• Ski touring on marked slopes and ski resort area is prohibited.
• Pets are not allowed on the slopes.
• Do not move on a closed slope.
• It is forbidden to move on the slope outside the opening hours.
• Keep a sufficient distance to machines and snowmobiles moving on the slopes.

COPTER CAMERAS, DRONES

It is forbidden to fly drone in the Ruka slope area.
 

Zero tolerance for bullying

We would like to remind you that any kind of bullying on the slopes of Ruka is strictly prohibited. The slope staff has the right not to let someone who behaves inappropriately get on the lift.

If you are being bullied:

You can always go and tell our slope staff about it, for example, at the lower lift stations. The staff always intervenes in the situation.

If you see bullying on the slopes:

Don't skip it. Ask what's going on. If necessary, ask (another) adult for help. If necessary, contact the slope staff.

Check out the safety instructions and terms of delivery delivery published by the Finnish Ski Resort Association and the instructions of the Finnish Consumer Agency at ski.fi and https://www.ski.fi/en/info/ski-slope-safety/