Advice for Safe Skiing, Snowboarding & Skiboarding (Snowblading)
Introduction
Skiing and snowboarding are much safer sports than most people believe. For every one thousand people on the slopes per day, less than 3 skiers, snowboarders or snowbladers will sustain an injury that requires medical attention. If this happens to be you though, it may not only bring your eagerly awaited holiday to an abrupt end, but could also prove to be very expensive. Some injuries may mean you never ski or board again. Thankfully, most people sustain avoidable minor soft tissue injuries - nevertheless these can interfere with the enjoyment of their holiday. Without spoiling your fun, here are a few simple tips that can help to significantly reduce your risk of injury.
Safety Advice
Advice Sections:
- General Advice for Everyone
- The F.I.S. Code of Conduct
- Info for Alpine & Telemark Skiers
- Info for Snowboarders
- Info for Skiboarders
- Treatment for Minor Soft Tissue Injuries
- Info about Helmets
For further information on snow-sports injuries, their incidence, causes and prevention, visit: www.ski-injury.com
Prepared by:
Dr Mike Langran ©2005
General Practitioner, Aviemore Medical Practice, Scotland
Medical Officer, CairnGorm Mountain Ski Patrol
UK National Secretary and Board Member, International Society for Skiing Safety
This information sheet has been compiled to give general advice on reducing snow-sports injury risk. Whilst this has been prepared in good faith, integrating the latest research information on ski and snowboard injuries, neither B.A.S.P. nor the author can accept any liability whatsoever for any accidents, injuries or complications howsoever caused arising from following this advice