Injuries on Snow

Learn how to recognise, treat and prevent common snow-related injuries, from mild sprains to more serious trauma. Our practical guides help you stay safe on the slopes and understand when professional medical care is needed.

Head Injuries on the Slopes

Understand the three main ways skiers and snowboarders suffer head injuries and how to reduce your risk on the slopes.

Preventing Snow Sports Injuries

Taking lessons and following your instructor's advice cuts your risk of snow sports injuries more than anything else.

Specific Risk Groups: Beginners

Beginners face higher injury risks on the slopes due to poor equipment fit and lack of fitness, so get properly fitted gear and stay in shape.

Specific Risk Groups: Children

Children lack awareness of danger on ski slopes, making them vulnerable to injury despite lower actual incident rates than statistics suggest.

Spinal Injuries on the Slopes

What to do if someone has a spinal injury on the slopes and how to spot the warning signs.

Wrist Injuries on the Slopes

Snowboarders get wrist injuries far more often than skiers because they instinctively catch themselves when falling.