Posts tagged skiing
Brits warned not to “drink and ski “
Mar 4th
UK skiers are being warned of the dangers of drinking when skiing, as the effects worsen at higher altitudes.
The Foreign Office is launching a campaign aimed at holidaymakers in a bid to reduce the number of people killed or injured in alcohol related skiing and aprĬs ski accidents.
Posters have been erected in French ski resorts with the slogan, ‚Don‚t Catch Your Death‚ to highlight the risks.
The British Ambassador to France, Peter Westmacott said, “We are telling our compatriots to be careful – when you consume too much alcohol at altitude and it’s cold, the danger is greater.”
Remember: know the risks, be prepared and dress accordingly for the weather.
How safe is skiing with a helmet?
Feb 4th
A recent finding by a group of Canadian scientists which is classed as one of the most inclusive studies has discovered skiers are 35 per cent safer wearing a helmet when skiing.
The findings also revealed the risk of neck injury is much lower.
In total 12 separate studies were carried out over an 18 year period from Europe, Canada, USA and Japan. Information was provided from ski patrols, medical centres, insurance and self reporting injuries.
The outcome of those wearing helmets: 9,829 injuries, 36,735 not injured.
It is now compulsory for children to wear helmets on the slopes in Austria.
The amount of people wearing helmets is continually on the rise in ski resorts in Europe and ski destinations in USA and Canada.
Further information about this report can be viewed here: Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Swish ski resorts in Switzerland
Jan 28th
Ski resorts across Europe are popular with many UK tourists, with their fantastic views of mountain ranges, ski runs and log cabins it is no wonder visitors return every year.
Switzerland is one of the most fabulous resorts to go skiing, especially the most popular destination: Verbier.
For intermediate and advanced skiers off piste skiing is the cheaper way to ski, and Verbier is one of the best European locations for this.
As Verbier is part of the Four Valleys ski region, it gives a variety of opportunities to experience different types of resort in one holiday.
Switzerland is a great resort for skiers and by night the fun doesn‚t stop. With many competitions and events taking place, there is never a dull moment.
Verbier aprĬs ski has a wide selection of bars and restaurants to relax and have some fun in the evening.