Artificial snow will be the perfect slope with natural fresh snow, but at the moment Mrs. Holle skips it and the slopes are quite hard, they become icy more easily, make the descent faster and in the event of a fall there is often no soft buffer zone at the edge of the slope.
There are currently some serious skiing accidents taking place. On New Year’s Day in Grebenzen, a twelve-year-old suffered serious abdominal injuries after a fall on the slopes. On the Weinebene (Carinthia) air rescuers picked up an eleven-year-old, and there was also an operation in Bodental.
“Although the number of accidents on the slopes is decreasing, at the same time their severity is increasing,” says the ÖAMTC, which often uses rescue helicopter teams to get injured amateur athletes off the slopes. Ski helmets, back protectors and compliance with the piste rules significantly reduce the risk of accidents, the ÖAMTC appeals to all winter sports enthusiasts.
More tips
Adjust the speed to your capabilities and the snow conditions! The pace must always remain manageable. Slippery slopes, hard snow and increasingly better equipment often lead to excessive speeds.
A day of skiing lasting several hours is strenuous for amateur athletes. The crews of the ÖAMTC emergency helicopters know from years of experience that most skiing accidents occur between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. In addition to fatigue, excessive alcohol consumption sometimes also plays a role.
You should pay attention to others, especially when overtaking, driving in tandem and climbing a slope. Only stop in clearly visible places and at the edge of the piste. You must maintain a large safety distance, especially from moving snow plows.
The avalanche warnings must be taken seriously. The final descent into the valley must take place in daylight and before the final inspection by the piste service. It is important to pay attention to the avalanche warnings.
Source: Krone
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