SCI: 6 CONSIGLI PER SCENDERE IN PISTA IN TOTALE SICUREZZA

It’s time to ski! With the arrival of the snow and cold weather, the slopes are beginning to be invaded by skiers and snowboarders. All aboard then, for exciting ascents in the chairlift followed by adrenaline-filled descents down the slopes of the mountains.

Skiing and snowboarding are undoubtedly two of the world’s the most loved and practiced winter sports. But to fully enjoy your days on the slopes it’s best to bear in mind just a few essential rules to enjoy them in complete safety.

1. Use the right equipment

It’s important to remember that the temperature can drop well below freezing. This means that wearing thermal, breathable clothing and a waterproof ski suit is essential to keep your body warm and dry throughout the day.

2. Always wear a helmet

Using a helmet is recommended in many sports, but even more so for skiing and snowboarding. A helmet is a real lifesaver if you ever fall at high speed.

3. Keep a safe distance from other skiers

It’s important to maintain an adequate safety distance in the queue when travelling by chairlift or ski lift. While descending the slopes you must pay close attention to other skiers, especially before making risky manoeuvres.

4. Don’t stop in the middle of the piste

Stopping in the middle of a ski slope is a mistake to be avoided at all costs, since other skiers may not be paying attention and may not have enough time to stop. If you do have to stop it’s good practice to do so at the side of the piste.

5. Study information about the slopes in advance before descending them

You can often underestimate the danger of a descent, especially if you’re a beginner and in an unknown ski area that you’ve never experienced before. It’s therefore essential to inquire in advance about the level of difficulty of downhill pistes, which are always marked using a colour code: green/blue for basic level, red for intermediate and black for advanced.

6. Take a break

Skiing is a strenuous sport that calls for lots of physical and muscular endurance. For this reason, especially if you’re a beginner, it’s important take a break sometimes and listen to what your body is saying to avoid injuries.

 

 

Sources:

sportoutdoor24.it

cibo360.it