Preventive measures and how to act in case of unforeseen events
Skiing is an exciting experience, though it involves several risks when the necessary safety precautions are not taken. Discover how to prevent accidents on ski tracks and how to act in case an unforeseen happens to guarantee your and other’s security.
Preventive measures
Skiing requires good physical and technical preparation for enjoyment with security. Strengthening your legs, chest, and back with exercises such as cycling, yoga, or gym workouts is essential. Moreover, previous classes help to pollute your technique and to raise confidence before hitting the tracks.
Having the right equipment is key for comfort and security. Pic Negre offers boots, skis, helmets and technical clothes adapted to your needs. It is important to adjust the material properly, you can examine it with our experts to secure every descent in the tracks.
Checking climatic conditions is the most important point before skiing. It is necessary to look at meteorological forecasts and ski slope conditions in stations webcams and specialized apps. Pay attention to visibility and avalanches to safely ski. If conditions are not favorable, better waiting for the perfect day.
What to do in an emergency
In an emergency case while skiing always be calmed to better analyze the situation. Stop in a safe place, far from transit zones and make an evaluation of the condition of the injured person, try not to act in the heat of the moment. It is essential to make the right decisions.
If someone needs help, follow the basic procedures: make sure that there’s anyone else in danger in the area, and, if it is safe, provide basic first aid such as protecting from the cold or immobilizing injured limbs. If you don’t know how to act, better to ask for help. Give the right location, the affected person gravity and any relevant detail to the station’s team and the rescue team.
Always carry the stations’ emergency phone with you. These are available in the slope map and in the website. Pic Negre recommends familiarizing yourself with the station aid points before starting the day. Remember, acting quickly and responsibly can make the difference.
Conclusion
Safety on tracks is not only a matter of how prepared you are and your equipment, it is also a matter of responsibility. It is fundamental to respect the rules, like how fast you go on busy zones, or skiing on marked areas. Furthermore, being in a group, or otherwise, making the stations’ personnel aware, can prevent you from unforeseen.
Being prepared for the unforeseen not only protects you, but also protects those around you. Pic Negre believes that enjoyment from the mountain goes hand in hand from security. Every detail counts to make your experience memorable