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1st February 2019

Wintersports Safety Tips

Planning A Winter Ski Holiday?

Don’t Miss Out On The Fun - Avoid Injury And Expensive Medical Costs.

Check out Cover4travel's safety tips:

Wear Warm Clothing — Layering is one of the easiest ways to keep warm on the slopes.

Protect Your Eyes — A good pair of goggles will not only keep the sun out of your eyes but will protect you from stray branches and stones.

Sunscreen — Just because it's cold, cloudy and snowy, doesn't mean that the sun isn't shining - and won't burn you to smithereens without decent sun block on.

Keep Hydrated — High altitudes can make your body dehydrated more quickly.

Be Avalanche Aware — Read or listen to a daily avalanche forecast.

Always Wear A Helmet — 75% of all skiers are injured at some point, and 75% of those injured are not wearing a helmet at the time. Scary statistics.

Don't — Be tempted to skip professional instruction.

Good Piste Etiquette — Show respect for your fellow skiers, take care when re-entering a marked run and pay attention to signals and markings. The International Ski Federation (FIS) promotes safe slope behavior.

If You're Going Off-Piste — Go with a friend.

Know your limits — Stick to the beginners slopes if you feel out of your depth on the harder courses.

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