What are the risks of skiing?

Answer 1

Like every sport it has it's risks. I have been a snowboarder for the last four years and i consider myself to be quite a good rider. I was working at Perisher resort in Australia this season, just ended. On my second day of riding as i was skating into a lift que i stepped onto my mates board as he slid forwards. This resulted in me tearing my Anterior Cruciate Ligament and my medial meniscus in my right knee, before i'd even got on a run. This is not the most common Snowboarding injury however, this is more of a ski-ing injury. The most common snowboarding injuries would be broken wrists, dislocated shoulders (with possibly tearing of ligaments and tendons, i have dislocated my left shoulder) and back problems from falling on your arse. Available to buy are wrist guards and behind pads (which I'd bought one as a beginner, ouch!). Riding within your ability is important, don't do anything stupid. Also knowing how to fall softly helps. When it comes down to it you can still get unlucky. However it is an amazing sport and i will be back next year, if my knee is up to it.

Answer 2

Moderately, but much depends on the skier.

Most cross country is on flat terrain - learners will have few slopes, so maximum speed is limited. Falls are not uncommon, but at low speed are not generally hazardous.

At more advanced levels, higher speeds are possible on downhill slops, enough to cause more damage if the skier hits a tree or other obstacle.

Injuries are usually sprains and breaks to wrists from falls and knee sprains from twists. Head and other injuries are a risk at higher speeds.

Other risks include exposure, avalanche and falls over unseen drops, although this is very unlikely for beginners on groomed trails.

Answer 3

The dangers of skiing include knee destruction and severe concussions. Even if you are a pro at it, it's wise to take courses every winter anyway to constantly brush up on basics skills. The best skiers in the world always take courses each winter, right alongside newbies. The more you brush up on basics the less the odds you'll have an accident. Bear in mind that you are traveling at 40 miles an hour, if you really pick up speed. At those speeds if there isn't enough powder, you can even see a fracture, wrecking on tightly packed snow is like taking a spill on concrete. Granted that, the layers of winter clothing provide SOME cushioning but it's still wise to have your skills as sharp as possible. It is a very old axiom in skiing that the only way not to have accidents, is to be as skilled as possible, and, again believe it or not, world champion skiers, brush up on basics every winter, as often as they can. Its part of why they're the best.

Answer 4

Skiing isn't dangerous. There's nothing to be afraid of :)

Answer 5

yes, people can die skiing. however, many skiing deaths are caused by irresponsibility, such as not wearing a helmet or skiing recklessly.

Answer 6

Runing into trees rocks of clifs making bad jumps and just falling at high speed can cause you serious injury and even death.