Wear a helmet to protect your brain and goggles/sunglasses to protect your eyes.
Keep your equipment in good condition and check it before you ski.
Have bindings checked by a certified binding technician at least once a season.
Have a qualified shop do a check on your boots, skis and bindings before you start the ski season. It will assure better control and make turning easier.
Ski with a buddy. Never ski alone. Have a meeting time and place to check with parents or friends.
Sign up for lessons - even if you have skied before.
Ski within your skill level.
Stay in control of your equipment and your speed.
Only ski on trails that match your skill.
Only try jumps and tricks that are taught by an instructor.
Check out the trail before you jump so that you know what is on the other side of the jump. Have a spotter with you.
If you feel like you are losing control, fall onto your backside and do not get up until you stop sliding.
Drink water or a sports drink before, during and after skiing.
Wear warm clothing in layers.
Wear fleece or wool socks.
Remember to use sun screen and lip balm.
Do not wear cotton as it dries very slowly.
Check the snow conditions of the slopes before you ski.
You will need to ski differently in icy slopes vs. wet snow or deep powder.
Always follow the skiers responsibility code:
Stay in control and be able to stop and avoid other people.
People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
Stop at the side of the trail where you will not be in the way of other skiers and you can see above and below you.
Whenever starting downhill or merging onto a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
Before using any life you must have knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
Always listen to your instructor, they are the experts. Have fun and stay safe on the slopes!
