6705-00 Ski facilities
Applies to establishments engaged in operating facilities for all types of skiing such as downhill or cross country. Work contemplated by this classification includes, but is not limited to, parking attendants, operation of artificial snow making machines, ski tows and lifts, ski patrols, ski instruction, conducting excursions, trail grooming, and snow compacting when performed by employees of an employer subject to this classification. This classification also applies to establishments that operate facilities for other similar recreational activities such as snow tubing, windboard sailing, and snowmobiling.
This classification excludes ski rental and sales operations which are to be reported separately in classification 6406; overnight lodging facilities which are to be reported separately in classification 4905; food and beverage services which are to be reported separately in classification 3905; ski instructors who are to be reported separately in classification 6705-04 and ticket sales and collection personnel who work exclusively in an office environment or ticket sales booth and have no other duties in or about the employer's premises who may be reported separately in classification 4904.
6705-03 Excursions - Outdoor recreational, N.O.C.
Applies to establishments engaged in providing outdoor recreational excursions and guide services that are not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). Outdoor excursions include, but are not limited to, fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, backpacking, mountain climbing, camping, river rides, white water rafting, and teaching survival skills. Employees of employers subject to this classification will routinely include course instructors and guides who conduct excursions. Work contemplated by this classification may include, but not be limited to, accompanying customers on excursions, teaching first aid, survival skills, hygiene, navigation and other courses in connection with outdoor activities, and maintaining equipment.
This classification excludes snow skiing excursions or wind board sailing instruction which are to be reported separately in classification 6705-04.
6705-04 Ski instructors
Applies to establishments who are engaged in providing instruction only in snow/water skiing, surf boarding, sailing and wind sail boarding. Work contemplated by this classification includes, but is not limited to, providing appropriate equipment (skis, snowboards, canoes, etc.) maintaining the equipment, and teaching the technique. This classification excludes establishments that provide the full scope of ski resort services, with or without ski instructors, which are to be reported separately in classification 6705-00 subject to all appropriate exclusions, and the operation of any other full service resort or campground, with or without instructors, which is to be reported separately as applicable.
6705-05 Ski patrols
Applies to establishments engaged in providing ski patrolling services only. Work contemplated by this classification includes, but is not limited to, routine surveillance of a ski facility to ensure safe conditions and sufficient snow cover, encouraging safe use of the facility by patrons, and conducting search and rescue for lost or injured skiers either by contract with a ski resort or on an on-call basis in an emergency. This classification excludes establishments that provide the full scope of ski resort services, with or without a ski patrol, which are to be reported separately in classification 6705-00.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
51.04.020 and
51.16.035. WSR 18-11-113, § 296-17A-6705, filed 5/22/18, effective 7/1/18. WSR 07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-6705, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW
51.16.035. WSR 98-18-042, § 296-17-736, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; WSR 88-12-050 (Order 88-06), § 296-17-736, filed 5/31/88, effective 7/1/88; WSR 87-24-060 (Order 87-26), § 296-17-736, filed 12/1/87, effective 1/1/88; WSR 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-736, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; WSR 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-736, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; WSR 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-736, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; WSR 82-24-047 (Order 82-38), § 296-17-736, filed 11/29/82, effective 1/1/83; WSR 81-24-042 (Order 81-30), § 296-17-736, filed 11/30/81, effective 1/1/82; WSR 80-17-016 (Order 80-23), § 296-17-736, filed 11/13/80, effective 1/1/81; Order 77-27, § 296-17-736, filed 11/30/77, effective 1/1/78; Order 74-40, § 296-17-736, filed 11/27/74, effective 1/1/75; Order 73-22, § 296-17-736, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.]