The 15 Safest Ways To Ski

Skiing can be a really fun holiday activity. It bonds you as a group. It feels fantastic, shooting down the mountainside. The only problem is, it can also be very dangerous. In the UK alone, 19% of skiers surveyed were found to have sustained an injury while skiing. That’s a lot of accidents happening on the slopes. Let’s see if our 15 tips can help you to only have a good time during your holiday, to ski safely and avoid the emergency room…

Check if you are fit to ski

Before you go anywhere near booking that holiday, check yourself. If you have any long-term health conditions that may lead to injury, maybe skiing is not the sport for you. Something you thought as inconsequential as a dodgy knee can turn into a disaster while facing a steep incline.