Etiquette on the trails

Enjoying our trails safely and respectfully ensures a great experience for all users. Whether you’re skiing, snowshoeing, or walking your dog — thank you for following these guidelines.

Dog owners

Dogs are welcome on the Marshall Lake trail network under the following rules:

  • Dogs must be leashed (max 3m, recommend attached at waist)
  • Owners are fully responsible for their dog’s behavior
  • Aggression toward people or other dogs is not tolerated
  • Clean up after your dog — bag and dispose in outhouses
  • Avoid contact with children, especially during Youth Ski Programs
  • Pass other dog users slowly and with advance warning
  • Keep dogs off groomed tracks
  • Speak to other users violating rules and report concerns to Phoenix Nordic

All those on the trails with dogs must hold a valid Phoenix Nordic season pass

Dog on frozen lake covered in snow
Clark off his leash for a quick photo opportunity on a beautiful day

Snowshoers

  • Enjoy the designated snowshoe trails
  • Stay off groomed ski tracks
  • Walk on the outer flat edge of ski trails when sharing space

Nordic ski and snowshoe etiquette

Please help keep our trails safe and enjoyable:

General rules

  • A friendly greeting is always recommended
  • Keep to the right; pass on the left
  • Pack out all trash — leave no trace
  • Yield to faster users
  • Faster skaters should step around others when safe to do so.
  • Downhill skiers have the right of way
  • Ski within your ability

Classic vs skate tracks

  • Do not walk or snowshoe over set classic tracks
  • If herringbone skating uphill, use skate lane to preserve the classic track
  • Move off the trail after falling; fill in any holes [sitzmarks]
  • Step, don’t ski onto set classic tracks

Group travel & stops

  • Travel single file in groups
  • Step to the side when stopping to rest, chat, or re-wax
  • Avoid stopping on hills or blind corners

Trail maintenance

  • Remove small debris if safe to do so
  • Report hazards to Phoenix Nordic

At the Dacha shelter

  • Carry out what you carry in
  • Keep the shelter clean for others
  • Notify us if firewood is running low

Trail access

  • Always display your season pass
  • Day users: buy a day pass or use the honour box

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