Table 2.

Summary of proposed measures in the protocol for the safe access to ski areas approved by the Italian technical scientific committee (Comitato tecnico scientifico).

Area of Intervention	Proposed Measures
Transportation	Chairlifts to be used at 100% capacity and mandatory use of face masks. The capacity should be reduced to 50% in case of closed chairlifts. Gondola lifts/cable cars to be used at 50% capacity (in coherence with rules applied in public transportation) both for ascending and descending passengers. In case of exceptional or severe weather conditions, during which ski transportations are requested for descent, lifts may be used at full capacity for the required time only. Passengers should wear masks at all times.
Access to facilities	Limitations to number of daily, weekly, monthly passes for sale. Online booking systems, use of contactless ski cards. Separate entry and exit routes throughout facilities.
Catering	Take-away, service at tables, prebooking system for tables, tables outdoors.
Staff	Adapt work spaces to allow at least 1 m of distance between employees. Supply of protective equipment for staff (including gloves, surgical masks, FFP2 and 3, facial protection, goggles).
General protective measures	Appropriate COVID-19 surveillance, sanitation and ventilation of common areas, effective communication to inform customers and staff on existing rules/procedures.
Note: FFP: Filtering Facepiece