Staying Safe on the Slopes

The last thing anyone who loves snow sports wants is to wind up being hauled off the slopes on a stretcher. In order to keep your time on the mountain as safe as possible, it’s important to practice basic snow safety.

Basic safety tips for skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, etc., includes wearing the appropriate clothing for the sport. You’ll want clothes that will keep you warm and that will also protect you from injury should you fall. Wearing wrist guards, knee tape and a helmet is also beneficial and highly recommended.

To stay safe, also check your gear before participating in any snow activity. You certainly don’t want to get to the top of the mountain and find out you have a problem with a binding.

October 9th, 2008 by Sports Fan | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Finding a Family-Friendly Resort

It’s that time of year: The snow is falling and families across the nation and looking forward to family ski vacations. But how can you ensure that the entire family will have a good time on a ski trip?

While it might take a little homework to find a resort that caters to all members of your family, it’s certainly worth the effort. These days a number of resorts offer activities for the entire family, from infants to the elderly. Some resorts even offer daycare and have the ability to cater to physically disabled visitors.

Know of a good family-friendly resort?

Post its name and your comments here.

October 9th, 2008 by Sports Fan | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments (0)