Ski safe
My earliest memories of skiing are those of pictures in magazines of skiers whooshing down a slope and of skiers being airborne against a dazzling blue sky. It all looked so fascinating and cool that I just couldn’t wait to try my hand at it. In time I was formally introduced to the sport and took it in a big way. Given a choice, I would rather be skiing in some part of the world than enjoy a beach.
Like all sports, skiing too has an element of risk. In fact, every year, thousands of skiers the world over are involved in accidents. Most of them are grievous in nature, while quite a few are fatal. This is not to say that skiing is a dangerous sport. In fact, it has same degree of risk as, say, driving a car. Most of the risks can be mitigated if the skier takes the necessary precautions. It cannot be treated as lightly as, say, not using coat hooks to hang your jacket on when you feel lazy. Taking a hard decision to not ski when the risks are high may go a long way in prolonging the well-being of a skier. More than that, getting the appropriate pieces of skiing equipment and checking that they are in fine condition, particularly the ski bindings, are a must. Wrists and knees are the most hurt in case of a fall so make sure you have proper guards and padding for these areas. Wear clothes in layers with adjustable drawstrings to maintain body temperature. Keep your head warm and the neck covered.
Skiing calls for split second judgements and for this you need to have your wits around you. Get adequate rest before skiing and stay away from anything that will cloud your judgement the morning after. Adhering to these basic precautions, you are sure to ski safe.
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