Keeping safe on the mountain is all about ensuring your prepared and you know your surroundings. Here are some simple things to keep in mind to keep your day a safe one.

• Be inform about your trail before leaving
• Read, and observe the color codes and signage. For example, Green is easiest or beginner terrain, Blue is more difficult or intermediate terrain and Black is most difficult or advanced terrain.
• ‘Smart style’, the new safety initiative promoted by National Ski Area Association (marking freestyle terrain with a new orange oval symbol) ensures that the riders of freestyle terrain are fully aware about their individual skill and ability to attempt the feature.
• Know your ability and always stay in control.
• Do not stop and obstruct a trail
• Take lessons from qualified professional instructors.
• Do not ski if you are under the influence of drug or alcohol.

First-aid:

• If you find somebody hurt
• Approach the injured from sides or from below and reassure him.
• Inform the rescue patrol giving exact details
• Do not remove the skis off the injured.
• Do not provide any food or drink if the injured is unconscious.
• Do not try to treat the injured unless you have the expertise.
• In case of hypothermia i.e. lowering of the body’s core temperature, try to protect the warmth by fully covering the patient and providing non-alcoholic fluids.

Goggles:

• The eyes should be protected from the reflective glare of the snow by wearing high quality goggles.

Hydration:

• Adequate food and non-alcoholic drinks intake is advisable before skiing as they provide
• Energy for movement and Maintain body temperature.

Helmets:

• Though wearing helmets is not mandatory, it is advisable as helmets prevent head injury in case of snow -borne accidents.

Simple steps and keeping aware. The snow environment can be extreme so be prepared for anything and stay alert, but most of all – have fun!