Terms of Service
Last updated · winter 2026
Plain terms for a small operation. By using FIRSTCHAIR you agree to what follows. Questions? The contact page is open.
Using this site
FIRSTCHAIR publishes guides, gear recommendations, and original merchandise for alpine skiers. The content is provided for general information. Skiing carries inherent risk; our guides are not instruction, and nothing here replaces certified coaching, avalanche education, or professional judgment on the mountain.
The fictional resort universe
Mount Vireo, Corda Bowl, Verglas Ridge, and every run, lift, and place name in our designs are fictional and original to FIRSTCHAIR. Any resemblance to a real resort is coincidental. Our graphics use generic, industry-standard skiing conventions (difficulty symbols, trail-map layout, snow-report format) and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or derived from any real resort or its trail maps.
Orders and fulfillment
Merch is made to order. Handling takes roughly 3–7 business days before an item ships worldwide with tracking. Prices are shown in USD and are authoritative at checkout, which is processed securely by Stripe. If an item arrives misprinted, damaged, or defective, contact us and we will replace it or make it right.
Affiliate links
Some gear links are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we may earn a commission when you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. Recommendations reflect our own assessment; a brand cannot buy a place in a ranking. Prices and availability on third-party retailers change, and we do not control them — always confirm the live price at the retailer.
Intellectual property
The FIRSTCHAIR name, wordmark, original graphics, and written guides are our property. You are welcome to read, link to, and share our content; you may not resell it or reproduce our designs without permission.
Changes
We may update these terms as the site grows. Continued use after an update means you accept the current version. Questions belong on the contact page.