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Safety

Find some great information about the unique alpine environment that is Mt Ruapehu and how to stay safe while you are on the mountain.

	Snow User Responsibility Find out the rules of the road before you go and how to use them to ensure you have a safe time on the hill.
	Volcano Awareness Mt Ruapehu is an active volcano. Find out what you need to know to stay safe in the event of a volcanic emergency.
	Where to Find Ski Patrol If you are in need of help on the hill find out where to go and who to contact, or how to find the Ruapehu Rescue Dogs.
	Road Safety Alpine driving is a lot different than how you handle things on the motorway, find out what you need to know before you go.
	Medical Centres Help is never too far away with doctors, nurses and x-ray services based at Whakapapa AND Turoa over the winter.
	Out of Bounds Taking care of yourself and your mates while skiing some of the best lift accessed back country terrain available
	General Mountain Safety What to wear, what to bring, and why you need to
	Mountain Signage It never hurts to brush up on what sort of signs you will see and what they mean before you hit the slopes.
	Ruapehu Rescue Dogs Saving lives, breaking hearts.