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Common Injuries: Winter Sports
Many people travel overseas for winter sports holidays. Whether your destination
is in Europe, Scandinavia or especially America (since health care is so expensive)
you should always be fully insured. Make sure you:
Buy travel insurance, which includes mountain
rescue, evacuation and repatriation cover.
Do not ski off piste unless it is permitted and you are insured to do so.
Get fit before you go.
Carry a first aid kit.
Wear warm clothing.
Use a high factor sunscreen.
Do not ski or snowboard when tired.
Wear all round eye protection such as goggles.
Be aware of the risks of altitude sickness above 3,000 metres.
