| Rightly said, 'where there is snow there is skiing' | | | | you from the harmful ultraviolet rays and other |
| Skiing - an extreme sports for all you tough guys | | | | radiations. |
| out there! Considered as one of the adrenalin and | | | | Gloves or mittens - Ski gloves are required to |
| action sports, ski- lovers have always overlooked | | | | keep your hands warm. Water proof gloves will |
| the risk attached with this adventure game. The | | | | be a sensible choice although mittens are usually |
| approaching mid summer rings the bell for a much | | | | warmer than gloves but not stylish. Moreover, ski |
| awaited vacation in the snowy region. Nothing | | | | is not only a fun sports but it all about looking |
| could be more fascinating than having a blast in | | | | stylish and contemporary too. |
| the Alps range. So pack your bags this summer | | | | Jacket and pants - For protection against |
| and move towards 'The Great Alps'- a great chain | | | | hypothermia and keeping the body warm, a |
| of mountain system in Europe, stretching from | | | | water proof jacket and pant is a must. These |
| Austria and Slovenia in the east, through Italy, | | | | stylish clothing are made from |
| Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany to France | | | | polytetrafluoro-ethylene or PTFE membrane are |
| in the west. | | | | often laminated with nylon and polyester for |
| Owing to its geographical location, skiing in Alps | | | | improved water protection. |
| region during summers calls for an added | | | | Precaution on the Piste or Slopes |
| precautions. Alps witnesses a pleasing weather | | | | The real precaution starts when you are all set |
| condition but with frequent rain and snowfall. The | | | | for the slopes; don't forget to start off slowly. It |
| beautiful blend of summer warmness and icy cool | | | | is of utmost importance to carefully select your |
| region of Alps will spice up your entire skiing | | | | desired level of ski slopes. The Ski slopes or |
| experience. However, this fun-filled, high speed | | | | tracks are generally color coded to define |
| adventure sports exposes you to various dangers | | | | difficulty levels with green indicating 'beginners' and |
| and without even uttering a word the safety | | | | black for the experts. Snow conditions that are |
| measure must be taken into consideration. The | | | | favored by all are the packed powder, granular |
| snowy mountainous area of Alps has not just one | | | | snow, corn snow, and the most challenging of all |
| danger but many, quite a large number of skiers | | | | are crusts. |
| get badly injured each year and many even runs | | | | Always remember to warm up and do few |
| life threat. Before you leave for this lethal sports | | | | stretching exercises before you start off. Drinking |
| make sure you are well acquainted with the | | | | plenty of water is a good idea, as it can protect |
| basics. The knowledge about handling the skiing | | | | you against dehydration. Few skiers tend to |
| injuries is a must for every skier; also you must | | | | consume alcohol to keep them warm but it is |
| have back up help available during emergency | | | | absolutely a bad practice and must be curbed. |
| situations, if any. | | | | Skiing requires complete presence of mind and |
| The preparation for Alpine skiing actually starts | | | | mental stability. Make sure you take the first run |
| much before you leave for the trip. It is medically | | | | or two a bit easier, it will help you to gain |
| recommended to accustom your body with light | | | | momentum for further runs. |
| regular exercises at least a month or two before | | | | Skiing in groups is preferable to minimize the |
| starting up for the ski vacation. Skiing involves | | | | chances of getting hurt or other possible dangers. |
| vigorous body activity, so it must be kept in mind | | | | While skiing, if you or any one from your group |
| that the body muscles are toned, flexible and | | | | member gets injured, make sure to get him/her |
| properly stretched. It is important to pay | | | | off the track in no time to avoid getting crashed |
| attention on the strengthening of thigh and legs | | | | by other skiers. As per the International Ski |
| muscles. Exercises like bicycling, jogging, | | | | Federation Safety Code, plant a pair of skies in a |
| swimming, rowing and squats are quite useful in | | | | short distance from the slopes forming an X |
| the series. Physical wellness is a must when we | | | | shape. Make sure never to leave the injured |
| talk about this extreme sport. | | | | person alone, also ensure that the casualty is |
| Skiing Equipments | | | | warm and at ease. Contact the ski patrol for |
| Getting hand on the right equipments and dressing | | | | emergency help. |
| basics should be a prime concern for every skier. | | | | One of the major problems in Alpine skiing is that |
| You can also take the help of a professional, if | | | | of Avalanches. Don't forget to wear an avalanche |
| you are not satisfied with your selection of | | | | beacon and know how to use it. Such beacons |
| equipments and accessories. Here are a few | | | | are available with specific devices which can be |
| essential equipments before you leave for alpine | | | | extremely helpful in locating the buried skier. |
| skiing: | | | | These devices are best used with a shovel. Time |
| UV Rated Goggles or sunglasses - The sun shines | | | | is very crucial in avalanche rescue, it is believed |
| brightly in a snowy region of Alps, the light | | | | that the average victim has less than 30 minutes |
| reflecting back from a snow mountain can really | | | | to be recovered alive. Never ski yourself into a |
| damage your eyes. These sunglasses or goggles | | | | solitude place. Always carry a map and compass |
| with 100% UV protection safeguard eyes from | | | | along with some extra food, water and a few |
| getting damaged from a simple sun blindness to | | | | medications as precautionary measures. It is |
| major cataract problems. | | | | always better to avoid avalanche, so before you |
| Hat - More than 60% of the body heat escapes | | | | go out for skiing pay heed to the weather |
| through the head, so it is important to keep | | | | forecast for the day as well as check the snowy |
| yourself warm in the high altitude of Alps. A | | | | surrounding carefully before setting off the tracks. |
| quality ski hat or cap will keep you warm even | | | | Don't dehydrate yourself much and take regular |
| when the temperature goes down to zero | | | | breaks, always take added precautions on the last |
| degree. It is advisable to get a nice cap which can | | | | run of the day. Due to the poor light condition and |
| even protect your ears. | | | | tiredness, you tend to make more mistakes and |
| Sunscreen - Being on the slopes for entire day | | | | hurt yourself. Last but not least, don't forget to |
| may leave your skin dry and rough. Protect your | | | | read the International Ski Federation safety code |
| skin from sunburn on the bright and sunny day of | | | | for safe skiing. |
| summers! A good sunscreen lotion can protect | | | | |