Rope Drop and Beacon Policy

CBMR Terrain Opening Protocol:
• Ski Patrol will allow skiers and riders with transceivers (avalanche beacons) to enter first at terrain openings
• Ski Patrol will now use a gate rather than a rope lifting or dropping to allow more space between skiers and riders
• When the gate is open, skiers and riders will proceed, one at a time, through the gate
• Any ducking of ropes will result in the loss of lift passes and a delay in the opening of terrain for everyone
• Ski Patrol will be stationed at the Silver Queen lift on terrain opening and re-opening days and skiers and riders with transceivers will load the lift first; Rechecking will take place at the High Lift and North Face lift, as well as at the rope drop gate. Patrol will manage a designated lift line in each instance
• The first 50 people with beacons will be allowed to enter the terrain first, then Ski Patrol will begin alternating those with beacons and those without in the lift lines
• Ski Patrol will be present at all terrain openings, or re-openings throughout the season

In addition, the Crested Butte Ski Patrol reminds all extreme terrain users to always ski or ride with a partner and keep them within sight at all times; to obey all signs and closures; and to carry avalanche equipment such as beacons, shovels, probes and Recco chips, and know how to use them.