Mountain Bike Safety
Wentworth Mountain Bike Park
Important information about the Bike Park
Use of the Bike Park involves the risk of injury. You control the degree of risk you will encounter in using the trails and features in the Bike Park.
Do not attempt any of the trails or features unless you have sufficient ability and skill to do so safely. Always ride in control and within your ability level.
Helmets are mandatory in the Bike Park and protective padding is strongly recommended. Full suspension bikes and 24” minimum wheels are recommended.
The Bike Park is not recommended for inexperienced or novice riders without proper introduction.
All inexperienced riders under age 13 should have the consent of a parent or guardian to ride in the Bike Park unaccompanied by an adult.
Downhill riding only. Uphill riding and hiking in the Bike Park is not permitted.
Beware of changing conditions on trails and features. It is your responsibility to inspect features before using them and throughout the day.
Before riding, always inspect your equipment or have it inspected by a qualified bike mechanic.
Stay off access roads. Stop at all road crossings.
YOU ASSUME THE RISK OF ANY INJURY THAT MAY OCCUR WHEN USING THE BIKE PARK. WENTWORTH’S LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY OR LOSS IS EXCLUDED BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON YOUR TICKET OR SEASON BIKE PASS RELEASE OF LIABILITY.
Safety Policy
Ski Wentworth is a family-friendly resort. When biking, please always behave in a courteous manner and adhere to the Mountain Bike Responsibility Code. Ski Wentworth reserves the right to hand-out warnings or remove lift tickets and revoke season passes.
Mountain Bike Park Responsibility Code
Be aware, ride with care. Mountain biking involves the risk of serious injury or death. Knowledge and caution can reduce the risk. For your safety and the safety of others, please adhere to the code.
1. RIDE IN CONTROL AND WITHIN YOUR ABILITY LEVEL. You must be able to stop and avoid other people or objects. You must understand bike park signage, trail ratings and trail progression. Start slow and small. Ride trails and features matching your ability.
2. PROTECT YOURSELF. Helmets are mandatory in the Bike Park. Other protective equipment is strongly recommended.
3. DO NOT RIDE if your ability or judgement is impaired by drugs, alcohol or fatigue.
4. INSPECT AND MAINTAIN YOUR BIKE. Regular inspection and maintenance of your bike is your responsibility.
5. OBEY SIGNS AND WARNINGS. Stay on marked trails. Do not cut switchbacks and keep off closed areas.
6. INSPECT TRAILS AND FEATURES. Conditions change constantly on trails and features. Check trails and features before use and throughout the day.
7. BE LIFT SMART. Be sure you have the physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to safely load, ride and unload lifts. Ask for assistance if unsure.
8. LOOK OUT FOR OTHERS. Avoid riders ahead of you. They have the right of way. Yield to other riders when entering a trail.
9. BE VISIBLE. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above.
10. COOPERATE. If you are involved in or witness a collision or accident, you must identify yourself to bike patrol, staff member or local authority.
KNOW AND FOLLOW THE CODE—BE SAFETY CONSCIOUS. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Make yourself aware of the area’s specific regulations
PARK PRIVILEGES MAY BE REVOKED FOR BREACH OF CODE
Exclusion of Liability
Assumption of Risk
The use of Mountain Bike Park area premises and facilities and participation in activities at biking areas involves various risks, dangers and hazards.
It is a condition of your use of the premises and facilities and your participation in these activities that you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever, including negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any duty of care on the part of the area operator.
Your legal responsibility as a user of the premises and facilities, or as a participant in activities anywhere at Ski Wentworth is explained in the following notice, which you will see posted throughout the ski area.
Mountain Bike Checklist
The mountain bike trails are rough and demandingon both the bike and body. Before riding, always inspectyour equipment or have it checked by a qualified bike mechanic.
1. Helmets are mandatory. Ensure your helmet is in good shape, properly adjusted and complies with Nova Scotia helmet regulations.
2. Inspect the bike frame, fork and other components for cracks and damaged or dented areas.
3. Check that your brake pads are in good condition and not worn.
4. Front and rear axles (skewers) should be tight.
5. Headset and stem must be secure with no looseness or play.
6. Check that your tires are in good condition, with no tears or cuts in the sidewall.
7. Handle bar and handle grips must be tight and unable to spin.
8. Seat and seat post need to be fastened securely.