Anyone involved in outdoor sporting activities, or with a desire to outperform their peers, will be more aware that they are themselves to far more risks than the average person, from a health and safety After a recent slalom race, expert skier and free-rider Chris Mantaw declared that fear is an essential of any sport, but injuries ought not to be regarded as unavoidable side-effects. When free-riding you can make use of the whole mountain, and can conditions you do not find on the piste.
However, with that freedom added risk, so how do you cope with the visible and hidden dangers? Short of campaigning to have anyone with a attitude banned from participating in sports, the best is to buy a helmet, wear protective clothing and check your equipment regularly.