STAY SAFE  

 

We have prepared a rescue plan for the Finnish authorities and a crisis communication plan. The most important points are below for the Interski Levi 2023 participants. 

 
SLOPE SAFETY 

On the slopes, each and every one is responsible for keeping the slopes safe and enjoyable for everybody: when everyone follows the rules, all of us can feel safe and enjoy the day on the slopes. It is a priority for us to keep our slopes safe and to continuously develop the safety of all of our operations. 

 

SKI PATROL WORKS TO KEEP YOU SAFE 

Ski Patrol (with red jackets) patrol the slopes and works to ensure your safety when skiing. The patrollers offer advice on safe skiing, work proactively to keep the slopes safe and enjoyable for everyone, and respond to emergencies and rescue missions. 

 

SLOPE FIRST-AID 

Our first-aid staff operates from the ski rentals of Zero Point and South Point. Both of our snowmobile units are equipped with emergency gear and are driven by an experienced driver accompanied by a trained healthcare professional. In case of emergency, ask for assistance from the first-aid staff, ski patrol or our staff at the lifts. 

 

112 SUOMI EMERGENCY APP 

We highly recommend installing the 112 Suomi mobile app because it makes it easy for the emergency personnel to find you. With the app you can call to the national emergency telephone number with a push of a button and the app will automatically share your GPS coordinates with the emergency center during your call. 

 

RECCO 

We also use the RECCO Advanced Rescue Technology (RECCO.COM). The RECCO system is used by ski resorts and rescue teams when searching for people who are lost or buried in an avalanche. The RECCO reflector will ping back the signal sent from the search party's RECCO search device. 
 

DRONES 

Flying remote-controlled drones over the slopes during the opening hours is strictly forbidden. In expectional circumstances, including advertising film shoots, you may apply for a special permission in advance by contacting Head of Security heikki.saarensalmi@levi.fi. When skiing, always steer clear and keep an adequate distance to moving snowcats and snowmobiles on the slopes. 
 
INTERSKI LEVI 2023 CRISIS MANAGEMENT TEAM 

Interski president Eric Sheckleton tel. +1 (406) 670 63 26 
FNASI Chairman of the Board Timo Welsby tel. +358 400 677817 
Secretary General of the Event Satu Pesonen tel. +358 40 820 9419 
Head of the Event Pilvi Mäenpuro tel. +358 40 839 0314 
Communication manager Anette Latva-Piikkilä tel. +358 40 772 4124 

Head of Security Heikki Saarensalmi tel. +358 44 553 7826 
 

In a crisis situation, we must ensure that no statements or announcements are given by any other than Visit Levi / Levi Ski Resort. Also, to ensure that no one shares content about the crisis on social media. 
 
IMPORTANT PHONENUMBERS: 
 

Ski Patrol tel. +358406672501 
 
First aid on pistes tel. +358443674278, email first.aid@levi.fi 
Phone times: 9am - 9pm
 
National emergency number 112 

Bene Finlandia

Leviraitti 6 99130 Kittilä

Phone 24/7 +358 40 080 8804

Kittilän Public Healt Center
Sairaalantie 2, 99100 Sirkka
+358 40 035 6498 tai +358 40 180 7371

Medical center Pihlajalinna Levi 

Opening times at 8am - 7pm

Address: Levintie 1590, 99130 Levi 

Tel. +358 10 312 141 

Tel. +358 10 312 010