The first snow means the ski season has begun. Skiers across the world are packing their equipment and cold weather gear, and heading for the slopes. While skiing is popular and a lot of fun, it is also hazardous.
Accidents happen on the slopes, injuring many people during each ski season.
With some precautions, skiers can lower their risk of injury on the slopes. In fact, the number of ski injuries appears to be down due to superior equipment as well as time spent on physical conditioning. Today, people spend a great deal of time on the running trails, in the health clubs, and in their own home gyms. Fractures of the hand, collar bone, and leg occur in skiers. Skiers are also at risk for having knee injuries.