Aim:
Mobilizes the hip joints, activates the muscles and prepares the body for the demands of skiing or snowboarding.
Execution:
Repetitions:
5 times per side and direction
Aim:
Improves cornering and prepares the legs for controlled movements.
Execution:
Repetitions:
5 times per side and direction
Aim:
Strengthens the leg muscles, improves balance and prepares the legs for controlled movements when skiing.
Execution:
Repetitions:
10 times per side
Aim:
To assess visibility and slope conditions in order to ride safely and with foresight.
Execution:
Note:
Visibility, snow and edges ok?
Aim:
To create a stable and balanced riding position that allows control.
Execution:
Remember:
A conscious skiing style provides safety!
Aim:
To gain control over speed and riding technique.
Execution:
Remember:
Adjust your speed, control your turns, avoid losing control.
Goal:
A short break after 100 meters... to adjust:
Check:
Remember:
The first break is the smartest break
Goal:
Well-fitting equipment is important and can prevent irritation while riding.
Check:
Remember:
Everything fits, well protected.
Goal:
To have an overview of the surroundings and know where to go.
Check:
Remember:
Reach your destination safely with distance and foresight.
Skiing has never been safer than it is today – thanks to cutting-edge technology, continuously improving safety standards, and despite a growing number of skiers. Nevertheless, research continues. WinterSafe is setting new standards for safety in winter sports. Our mission is to translate current research findings into practical measures to make skiing in the world's most beautiful regions even safer.
Over the years, employees from various hospitals have observed correlations between types of injury and factors such as weather, snow quality, temperature and density of people. A retrospective analysis of Tyrolean piste rescue data from the last five years confirmed correlations between outdoor temperature, visibility, time of day and types of injury.
Recent studies have shown, among other things: Most skiing accidents happen on the first day of vacation, on unfamiliar slopes, around 11 a.m. and in good weather.
In the last 5 years alone, the Tyrolean piste rescue service has recorded over 43,000 missions and many thousands of accident victims have been treated in local hospitals, some of them with very serious injuries. Between 17 and 20 winter sports enthusiasts in Tyrol suffer paraplegia every winter as a result of winter sports accidents! The aim of Winter Safe is to continuously develop preventative measures in order to make winter sports in Tyrol even safer in the future.
Modern mountain lifts, high-quality ski equipment, perfectly groomed slopes and intelligent guidance systems ensure a winter sports experience at the highest level in the well-known ski regions. Thanks to precise data analysis and continuous safety improvements, nothing is left to chance. Current studies are now deepening this knowledge and show, among other things, that Most skiing accidents happen on the first day of vacation, on unfamiliar slopes and in good weather. This is precisely where WinterSafe, a joint initiative of healthcare providers, local partners and the province of Tyrol, comes in. The aim is to translate new findings into concrete measures and further increase safety in order to make skiing vacations even more relaxing and unforgettable.
“It is important to us that our guests can enjoy an unforgettable and, above all, safe winter vacation. After all, carefree days in the mountains start with an accident-free stay. That's why we are happy to take part in the WinterSafe prevention campaign - the health and well-being of our guests is our top priority. Or to put it simply: a safe vacation is a happy vacation!”