When you have fallen on a flat slope it can
sometimes be quite difficult to get up. Remember that you can always remove a
ski first and then easily get up.
- When on a steeper slope it's not wise to
remove a ski, as it can sometimes be difficult to put back on. The tilt of the
hill will help you get back up.
After a fall
- Firstly give yourself a quick once over to
make sure you're not hurt. If you feel serious pain, don't move and ask another
skier to summon the ski patrol.
Lie on your side and position the skis so that
they are down the hill from your body and facing across the slope.
Bring your legs up tightly to your body, keeping
your skis across the slope.
Put the poles together. Place one hand on top of
the pole grips and the other hand by the baskets.
"Plant" the poles near your hips on the
uphill side.
Lean forward. Pull with the top hand (on top of
the grips) and "walk" the other hand up the poles as you begin to
stand.
• Needless to say, you'll have the opportunity
to try this often.
