Skiers fall and slide down steep hills…

You’re skiing with someone on a very steep and slick slope and suddenly that person, who is just near you falls.

What do you do?

At that point you will ask me are the skis still on or have both bindings released? Well, there as no easy answers as the terrain configuration, the slickness of the snow all play a critical role in the final outcome of the fall.

The essential things to know is that one must be very aware, ski slopes that match their ability, be extremely concentrated and avoid wearing garments that are likely to accelerate a slide.

Approaching steep slopes with a proactive and defensive attitude, and deciding to take an alternate itinerary are probably the most important decisions anyone make.

I have been confronted with people sliding on steep hills my entire ski life. Each case is unique, there is not one-sized answer that fits all circumstances.

So, if there are more good thoughts or effective ideas out there, please chime in!