If ensuring safety Before Hitting the Slopes is very essential, making your way to be safe while on the slopes is of equal importance. You need to consider a lot of factors so you can reduce your risks of getting injured. In this section, we will look at some of the things that you need to pay attention to when you are on the slopes:

• Maintain control. At this time, you should know your skill in Skiing and the terrain. Ski within your abilities. If you realize that you are on a slope that is…

More and more skiers and snowboarders are wisely using helmets. Helmets dramatically reduce head trauma when experiencing a fall. Especially when venturing off-piste on rocky or woody terrain, wearing a helmet can be a genuine life saver. As the cost of a helmet is hardly more than one or two ski passes, one should consider buying a helmet. Furthermore, you may notice that the really good and cool riders all wear helmets.

Below the menu are Guidelines in Selecting the right Ski and Snowboard…

Injuries to the knee joint account for around one third of all Skiing Injuries. The Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) of the knee has always been the most common knee injury, as a twist of the knee often leads to a minor MCL sprain. Also, while the overall percentage of knee injuries has remained constant over the past 25 years, there has been a dramatic rise in the number of knee ligament ruptures, particularly ruptures of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL).

Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain…

Ski helmet use reduces the risk of head injuries and does not increase risk of neck injury, a report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal has found.

The report, published Feb 1, 2010 in CMAJ, states helmets reduce risk of head injury by about 35 percent. It also found that adults--but especially children--who wear helmets do not increase their risk of neck injuries.

"What we found wa, effectively, that there was a reduction in head injury risk with helmet use but no associated increase in…

The common upper limb injury in Skiing is 'Skier's thumb', which accounts for around 10% of all Skiing Injuries. Skier's Thumb usually happens during a fall when the Ski Pole is held in the hand, catches in the snow and acts as a lever against the inside of the base of the thumb. This overextends the thumb and causes damage to the Ulnar collateral ligament at the base of the thumb. Usually, there is a sprain of the ligament, but sometimes there can be a complete rupture.

In days gone by, it…

January 13, 2010

The Canadian Ski Council (CSC) released its policy on helmet usage at Canadian ski areas. It reads: "The Canadian Ski Council recommends wearing helmets for skiing and riding. Skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to educate themselves on the benefits and limitations of helmet usage. The primary safety consideration, and obligation under the Alpine Responsibility Code, is to ski and ride in a controlled and responsible manner."

The policy was developed after research…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Toronto, ON, January 15, 2010) - Discovering and learning something new can be a little nerve-wrecking, but exciting at the same time. During National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Week, January 16-24, 2010, many Ontario ski areas are ready to help make your new snow sport experience the best it can be. So what's the best way to start? Learn how to be safe.

Here are 5 key safety tips to ensure a fun and safe winter sport experience:

1. Dress appropriately. Dress in layers…

The Snowmaking Team has asked that we take a moment to discuss some safety concerns with our Membership.

This past weekend, hikers were utilizing Champlain while snowmaking was in progress. The Team has asked that we remind all, that while snowmaking is in progress, it is basically a construction zone. High pressure water and air along with machinery is in use at all times. The Team needs to be assured that both you and they are safe.

Our snowmaking employees are carefully trained to expect the…