Code of Conduct

SHOW RESPECT: we’re in this together

The actions of any kiter affects the reputation of all the kiters.

In order to kite in all the best spots of the Pisa mountains, all the kiters need the ongoing goodwill of Robrosa Station, Snow Farm and Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds.

This code of conduct applies to all SSKA members as stated in the Rules of the association and non members are strongly encouraged to follow it for the good of our sport.

This code should be read in conjunction with the access maps and information provided on this site.

The road

Ensure you, and the members of your group have paid their contribution to road maintenance
Park according to the access information, or as instructed by SnowFarm or SHPG staff.

Robrosa Station

Only SSKA members who are paid up for the current season may access Robrosa Station for snowkiting.
All huts on Robrosa Station are private and not for use by SSKA members.
Read and obey the SSKA signage on entering Robrosa land.
Do not enter Robrosa land if closed (notified via email/signage at entry).
Hazards, both marked and unmarked, exist on this area (fences, rocks, wires and more).
As a member you agree that when using Robrosa Staton land, Robrosa Staton is not liable for death/injury to yourself or loss/damage to your personal property.
SSKA members may not conduct any commercial activity (including but not limited to, instruction & guiding) on Robrosa Station.
No dogs allowed on Robrosa Station.
Leave gates as you find them.
Do not disturb any stock.

Snow mobiles / Snow bikes / ATVs etc

Kiters must give way to motorised vehicles on Robrosa Station: some are commercial guiding operations run by Robrosa Station, and these have precedence on Station land. Their clients are often learning to use these vehicles for the first time.
Try to listen out for motorised vehicles and position yourself to avoid collisons if you getting closer to each other.
Although your kite generally broadcasts your location to other snow users, its still your responsibility (and in your best interests) to give way and to avoid collisons: In a kiter vs motorised vehicle crash you can guess who will come out worst off…
Avoid kiting along vehicle routes (concentrations of tracks) especially whenever visibility is poor due to terrain or blizzard conditions.
Remain extra vigiliant in high-use areas, such as near fenceline boundaries, and especially between the road and the SnowMoto day-use shipping container (located 2/3 the way from the access road, to Bob Lee Hut, near the boundary fence)

Snow Farm

Do not kite on Snow Farm land. (This includes the enticing looking ‘Tranquility basin’ between Musterers and Bob Lee Hut!)
Bob Lee, Daisy Lee, Meadow and Musterers huts are on Snow Farm land and are not to be used unless you have a valid Snow Farm pass.
Only use toilets at Snow Farm base building and the DOC’s Kirtle Burn hut.
If you wish to access kiting areas via Snow Farm tracks, you MUST have a valid Snow Farm pass.
Obey signage and use the established route if you wish to use the agreed public access through Snow Farm to access the DOC conservation area.

Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds

Do not enter SHPG property. High-speed vehicle testing, heavy machinery movements and other seriously hazardous activities can occur at any time.
Do not be tempted to take photographs of anything happening within the SHPG facility. All operations are commercially sensitive.
Follow all SHPGH procedures, signage and staff requests when using the easement through SHPG to the Pisa Conservation Area.

General

Take all rubbish home.
Know your abilities as a snow kiter and kite within your limits.
Carry back country gear for the conditions.
Be respectful of all snow users.
Know the current access information and study the relevant maps.
If you aren’t sure of anything, please ask the