Skiing Accidents are All Too Common

Friday, November 27th, 2009 at 6:28 am

Now is the season when many people head for the snowy slopes for some winter sports fun. While skiing and snowboarding are growing in popularity many people are unaware of the very real dangers that these sports present.

The rates of accidents for skiers and snowboarders are about the same. Many have said that reckless behaviour is the main cause of many collision related accidents. And reckless behaviour on the slopes is something that both skiers and snowboarders are guilty of. Both skiers and snowboarders can be equally reckless, putting others at risk.

One of the most common injuries that results from collisions is damage to the knee. But every season there are numerous incidents some of which are very serious indeed resulting in brain damage, paralysis and even death.

Here is a brief look at some of the most common forms of accidents on the slopes.

Collisions.

There is a skier responsibility code that snowboarders and skiers should be aware of as this indicates that people further down the slope always have right of way. Avoiding them is your responsibility. There are always people on the slopes who are oblivious to the code of skier responsibility or how to avoid collisions.

Collisions can result in minor injuries but, unfortunately, are often very serious with head to head contact resulting in broken noses, teeth knocked out and even fractured skulls. The most common injury on the slopes as a result of collisions is damage to the legs.

And remember that collisions are not only between people. Snowboarders and skiers often run into stationary objects like trees, buildings and maintenance vehicles. Running into a stationary object when skiing or snowboarding can result in very serious injuries.

Falling.

Falling over is all part of what skiing and snowboarding are about. Falling over is another way that many skiers damage their knees.

Avalanches.

Luckily very few recreational skiers ever encounter an avalanche. As long as you stay within the designated skiing areas you should be safe.

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If you are headed for some winters sports fun this season make certain that you have some good ski insurance or adventure travel insurance that will cover you in the event that you suffer injury on the slopes. Travel insurance should be at the top of your travel essentials list wherever you are going.

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