Things You'll Need:
- Skis and poles
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Step 1
Fall to the ground by leaning uphill. If you suddenly find yourself skiing madly down the hill on one ski, then you are in trouble. Stopping is next to impossible. The safest thing you can do is move your body weight uphill so that you fall backward into the snow. This will prevent you from tumbling downhill or worse, running into a tree.
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Step 2
Assess the situation around you. Make sure you are not hurt in a significant way. The fact that you chose the moment to fall down should bode well for your body in that you prepared for the fall. Also, make sure there are no skiers barreling down on top of you from uphill.
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Step 3
Collect your skis and poles as quickly as possible. You want to remove yourself from traffic and the danger of another skier hitting you as soon as possible. Grab your skis and move to the side of the mountain.
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Step 4
Check your bindings to make sure they are in the "down" position. Skis will break away from your feet as you fall. This lowers the risk of injury for your knees and the rest of your body. However, when this happens, your bindings pop up. They must be re-set in the down position before you can again step into them.
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Step 5
Find a flat spot on the mountain to put your skis back on. If you cannot find this spot, then place your skis flat against the ground of the mountain. Place your uphill foot in the ski and clamp down on the binding locking in the ski. Then repeat this process with your other foot by turning around so your other foot is now in the uphill position.
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Step 6
Resume skiing down the hill as before. The cool air will make your cheeks redder than any embarrassment ever possibly could. Don't worry about falling. It's happened to every skier.
