Weather- Sun Snow blindness and Skiers/Boarders should ensure U M Medium sunburn that they are wearing the Risk correct sunglasses/goggles for the weather conditions with a strong UV protection. They should also wear suncream. Dehydration Altitude, direct Participant Large quantities of fluid can be L S Low Risk sunlight and TBC lost from the body during exercise can cause strenuous exercise, when at dehydration altitude and when exposed to direct sunlight. It is recommended to consume 3 litres of water per day when at altitude. We encourage participants to carry water when on the slopes and to be aware that dehydration is actually very common when skiing/boarding. Participants should notify Individual Participant Participants who Participants U M Medium Medical have Risk their instructor or group AND carry asthma/diabetes inhaler / medication. may find the exercise Instructor/president to inform class more difficult of requirement to tell of any medical conditions and then participant’s responsibility to tell instructor.
Weather- Sun Snow blindness and sunburn Skiers/Boarders should ensure that they are wearing the correct sunglasses/goggles for the weather conditions with a strong UV protection. They should also wear suncream. U M Medium Risk Dehydration Altitude, direct sunlight and exercise can cause dehydration Participant TBC Large quantities of fluid can be lost from the body during strenuous exercise, when at altitude and when exposed to direct sunlight. It is recommended to consume 3 litres of water per day when at altitude. We encourage participants to carry water when on the slopes and to be aware that dehydration is actually very common when skiing/boarding. L S Low Risk Individual Participant Medical Participants who have asthma/diabetes may find the exercise more difficult Participants Participants should notify their instructor or group AND carry inhaler / medication. Instructor/president to inform class of requirement to tell of any medical conditions and then participant’s responsibility to tell instructor. U M Medium Risk