Safety for Skiers
Skier safety resources including how to prevent injuries, safety equipment, and tips on how to ski safely.
How to Ski on a Crowded Trail
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.
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.
On the Snow
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. That said, my bottom still aches from a recent close encounter with some "loud powder" or ice, as it is known in the Northeast.
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. That said, my bottom still aches from a recent close encounter with some "loud powder" or ice, as it is known in the Northeast.
Ski Etiquette: Top Ten Ways to Be a Polite Skier
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.
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.
Skier Responsibility Code
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.
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.
Skier Safety Tips
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.
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.
Ski Trail Ratings
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.
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.
Tips for Skiing in Low Visibility Weather
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.
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.
Backcountry Safety
Safety suggestions and tips for backcountry skiing from the National Ski Patrol. Information on avalanche safety is also included.
Safety suggestions and tips for backcountry skiing from the National Ski Patrol. Information on avalanche safety is also included.