Luge Safety

Luge Code of Conduct

• Keep in Under Control

  Remain in control of your speed and direction. Make sure you can stop and avoid any person or obstacle, as it is the Luge riders responsibility for keeping their Luge cart under control. Stay alert in case quick reaction is needed to avoid a collision.

• No Helmet, No Ride

  Helmets must be worn at all times when riding the Luge. Optional knee and elbow pads are available.

• Pull Back to Stop

  To slow yourself or stop the cart pull the handle bars back toward you. DO NOT STOP BY PUSHING HANDLE BARS FORWARD. Keep both hands on the handle bars at all times while riding to ensure ease of steering and braking.

  

• Keep Your Feet in the Luge Cart at All Times

  Do not put your feet outside of the cart foot-well, unless completely stopped, as injury may result. Footwear must be worn at all times. Use the brakes to slow or stop the cart!

• Yield to those Below

  Yield the right of way to persons downhill and choose a course that ensures their safety. A rider in an uphill position is responsible for manoeuvring to avoid them.

• Don't Block the Track

  Stop on the track only if you are visible from above and if you are not obstructing the track. Only stop at the side of the track out of the way of others.

• Respect All Safety Signs

  Obey all signs and warnings and never venture off track.

• No Alcohol or Drugs

  Do not ride the Luge if your ability is impaired through use of alcohol or drugs.

• Give Mountain Patrol a Hand

  If you are involved in, or witness an accident, remain at the scene and identify yourself to first-aid staff.

• Secure Loose Clothing and Articles

  Jackets, garments, scarves, long hair and any personal articles should be secured to avoid damage or loss.

• No Group Racing, No Bumping or Skidding

  Racing in groups is not permitted. Do not bump into other carts. Do not skid the Luge cart wheels.

• Health Conditions

  To ride the Luge you must be in good health and be free of height conditions, motion sickness, back problems or other physical limitations. Expectant mothers should not ride.

• Height Restrictions

  Children must be at least 6 years old and 110cm or taller to be allowed to ride the Scenic Luge Track unaccompanied.

  Children must be 135cm or taller to be allowed to ride the Advanced Luge Track unaccompanied.

  Children under the age of 6 years old or under 110cm can ride the Luge in tandem, with an adult aged 15+ years at a cost of $2 per ride (Future Luge Rider).

• Chairlift Safety

  The maximum load on the chairlift is 2 people per chair. Follow all instructions for boarding and disembarking the chairlift. Please note that the chairlift does not stop at any time.