The right preparations
  • Arrange a health check with your doctor and get in shape (are you fit enough for the slopes?)
  • Prepare a medical emergency card and put together a first-aid kit (especially important for people with allergies or who need certain medications)
  • Check your insurance cover. Medical insurance for travel abroad usually does not cost much and gives you protection against sickness. Personal accident insurance is also recommended, for example to cover the costs of rescue by helicopter in full.
Conduct on the slopes
  • Pay attention to what your body is telling you and take breaks - most accidents happen when people are tired or exhausted.
  • Ski carefully and be aware of what's ahead - this applies particularly to men who make up two thirds of all those injured. They are clearly more willing to take risks than women.
  • Wear a ski helmet. It's not only mandatory in many places now for children but is a good idea for adults, too. Helmets can help prevent about 85 percent of head and brain injuries.
Who is liable in the event of an accident?
  • Mark the site of the accident. Stick skis or ski poles crosswise in the snow 5 meters (about 15-20 ft.) above the site of accident.
  • Alert the slope rescue service. What happened where and when? How many people are injured? What's the weather like at the site of the accident? Is there a landing site for a rescue helicopter?
  • Exchange ID information
Who is liable in the event of an accident?
  • If the accident was caused by a third party, this person's liability insurance has to cover the damage.
  • Legal expenses insurance can be very handy for asserting liability claims.
  • If you cause harm to somebody else, this is a matter for your liability insurance.
  • Your liability insurance will also defend you against unjustified claims.


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