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, 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

    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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