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THE FIS RULES: THE CORNERSTONE OF SAFETY ON THE SLOPES<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” min_width=”47vh”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”5px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The FIS rules have formed the international foundation for safe skiing since 1967. These ten elementary rules of conduct, adopted by the International Ski Federation (FIS) in Beirut, are based on the fundamental principle of mutual consideration. <\/p>\n

Historical development<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Originally developed from the “Eigenregeln des Skilaufens” by the German lawyer Rudolf Nirk, the FIS rules have continuously evolved. Significant adjustments have been made: <\/p>\n