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Ski, Snowboard, & Sled Safety
The southern California Mountains offer winter sports and activities to Los Angeles County residents, from snow skiing, snowboarding, to sledding. With proper conditioning, rules and responsibility, clothing, equipment such as a helmet, and safe driving preparation, can make your winter activities fun and safe.
Wearing a helmet while skiing or snowboarding has been shown to reduce the risk of head injury by 29% to 56%—that is, for every 10 people who wear helmets, three to six may avoid head injuries (Hagel, B (2005)
Ski & Snowboard Tips
Safety on the Slopes (SafeUSA)
Ski & Snowboard Responsibility Code (NSAA)
Use of Helmets
Proper Clothing Layers
Learn to Ski Week (Los Angeles Council of Ski, Board, and Race Week)
Use of Wrist Guards for Beginners
Avalanche Safety (ASAP)
Sledding/Snow Play
Driving in Snow & Mountains
For more information please call (213) 351-7888 Last modified on 09/26/2008

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