Skier safety resources including how to prevent injuries, safety equipment, and tips on how to ski safely.
How safe is skiing? It's safer than you might expect. In fact, studies show that skiing is no more dangerous than other high-energy participation sports.
One of the best skiing safety tips is really a matter of personal choice - to wear, or not to wear, a helmet while skiing. Both the NSP (National Ski Patrol) and the PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) encourage wearing a helmet, but, it isn’t mandated.
It is always your responsiblity, regardless of the equipment used or the level of skier, to be courteous to others and to be aware that skiing safely makes the ski slopes safer for all of us.
Knowing your skiing ability levels is often necessary when purchasing a lesson, and knowing your skiing ability level will make sure that you get the most out of your ski lesson. Here is a guide to determining your correct skiing ability level.
Knowing the ski trail ratings are essential for mountain safety. Trail ratings vary at different resorts, so, it's important to consider all trails individually and use caution when skiing.
When ski resorts fill up, skiing on a crowded trail can be difficult and sometimes even dangerous! Especially when the trail gets narrow, it can be hard work to navigate through other skiers. Colliding with another skier can cause injury (and it hurts!), so skiing safely on crowded trails is necessary for everyone's safety.
I have been asked by several people "How should I fall when skiing?" First, let me say that it is my sincere hope that all skiers reach the degree of perfection that falling is never an issue.
Everyone knows that there’s always an impolite skier somewhere on the mountain. You don’t want to be this person – not only can rude behavior get you stuck in dangerous situations, but it can get your expensive ticket or valuable season pass pulled for the day, too. Here are the top ways to be a polite, safe skier.
I have often mentioned the availability of avalanche safety clinics, for skiers venturing into the backcountry. Now, the more I look into the necessity of knowing as much as possible about staying safe in avalanche prone off piste areas the more useful products and materials I am finding, such as a Snow Crystal Card by Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment Company.
Low visibility weather can make any trail seem more difficult than it really is. However, skiing in fog can not only be disorienting, but also poses safety hazards, too. Here's more on how to ski safely when you can't even see the skier in front of you.
Safety suggestions and tips for backcountry skiing from the National Ski Patrol. Information on avalanche safety is also included.
