On your left or right

[Ripitz]

You should ski at sound speed not the speed of sound.

 

[Face4Me]

“On your left” is a simple courtesy that comes from an earlier time.

The responsibility code merely states that the downhill skier has the right of way, and that it is your responsibility, as the uphill skier, to avoid them. It would seem to me that stating your location in relation to the person you are trying to overtake is helpful in avoiding them and avoiding a crash.

This pretty much sums up what I meant ... For the most part, I'll let someone know I'm coming by on traverses, flats, or when approaching a lift corral, that sort of thing. Situations where people are just moving along, but I might be moving a little bit faster than the person in front of me, and there's not a lot of room to go further around.

I often do the same when I'm on my road bike ... If I'm overtaking another rider, again, generally on flats or uphills where lower speeds are involved, I just let them know I'm passing on the left to avoid anything unexpected.

I also see it as a simple courtesy, that can help to prevent accidents.

 

[tirolski]

Risk assessments should be used effectively while skiing.
Every day and situation is different.
This story from last season is interesting.

Teeth-baring brown bear chases ski instructor in 3 minutes of ‘horror’

A ski instructor intent on luring a bear away from skiers began skiing downhill, prompting the bear to charge after him in a full sprint.

ftw.usatoday.com

 

[Warp daddy]

This^^^^
When it gets crowded I'm done

I kick into high gear and pass everyone

Yup

 

[jasonwx]

Working in a kitchen , if you don’t tell other cooks where you are or going. Ya gonna get stabbed or burnt.
Same with skiing

 

[Campgottagopee]

Lead, follow, or get out of the way

 

[tirolski]

If ya can’t run with the big dogs, best stay on the porch.

 

[raisingarizona]

If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen!

 

[Ripitz]

Move it or lose it.

 

[Brownski]

When in doubt straighten out