The Ausblick Ski Patrol would like to bring to your attention a problem we appear to be having this season. Complaints involve Ski Instructors being clipped while giving instructions on the hill, skiers & boarders bombing the Main Run and skiing into the "Slow Zone" at a high rate of speed, often followed by a hockey stop to spray individuals. Additionally, we have been finding tracks through the wooded area between runs and for the first time in all my tenure at Ausblick, I have received complaints by hill staff that bamboo poles are being removed from closed areas, so access to the area could be considered "open" for skiing. 
 
The Ausblick Board of Directors and the Ski Patrol consider the above to be very unsafe skiing practices. Skiing into a closed off area or between runs is dangerous because of snowmaking hoses and piping lying under the snow. Hockey stops in the "Slow Zone" presents the opportunity for a skier to fall and crash into other skiers and removing bamboo from closed off areas is potentially endangering yourself and anyone else who may enter the area unknowingly.
 
 We ask everyone to remind family members to abide by "safe" skiing/snowboarding practices. Guests brought out to the club should also be informed of Ausblick's expectations. For now, the Ski Patrol, Ski Instructors and Hill Management will be monitoring the activities on the hill and speaking to those who may continue to ski in an unsafe manner. Please understand that our intention is to prevent a potential accident on the hill, not simply reprimand a member or guest. I'm confident most conversations will remedy our concerns, however be advised that repeat offenders may have their pass marked by hill management as a final warning. A repeat incident may result in confiscation of one's pass for the remainder of the season.
 
Ausblick has just about the lowest number of annual accidents that you'll find in the state. Much of the credit goes to our Hill Management for our impeccable ski conditions, along with due credit to our Ski Instructors and Membership who use their services to become accomplished skiers. Unfortunately, at this point we may be faced with a few over-confident skiers, who may not be thinking past the end of their skis while on the hill. Don't feel bad about personally asking them to "ski safer", we won't.
 
On behalf of the Ausblick Ski Patrol, Ski School and Hill Management,
We thank you in advance for your co-operation,
 
Bob Turowski
Ski Patroller
Ausblick Board Member
Ski Patrol Board Member