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Show wr id HILL TOP TIMES Fridoy, Ciririiinmirii seonse owQuremiess Editor's note: The cartoons accompanying this article were provided by the National Ski Patrol. The arti- cle was prepared in the interest of a safe skiing season for Hill AFB employees who participate in the popular Novtmbw 22, 1985 07 reduce ski risks . winter sport. By ABALC Jay Joersz Qgden Public Affairs Office Imagine yourself on a downhill ski trip. Your best friend sitting next to you on the lift says, "You're going to ski the highest trail aren't you?',' It's your first time out, but you want to fit in. You reply "Sure, no problem." You reach the top with a lump in your throat, knowing you lack the experience. Your buddy goes first and glides and flies smoothly down the hill. It's your turn. As your ' heart beats loudly, drowning out all sounds around you, you push off. You gain speed every second; the pine trees become a blur. You begin to lose control. You try to stop yourself but flip over, creating a cloud of snow. But you don't stop there. Your body continues without your skis and toward a tree. Bang! The next thing you know you're riding in a Ski Patrol-guidecraft. You're lucky this time. It may be only cracked ribs. Things could be different. In February 1976, for example, a airman died when he lost control and struck his head on a rock. Each year hundreds of people are killed or injured by skiing beyond their capability, according to Ray E. Storey, weapons safety specialist and member of the National Ski Patrol. under control and in such a manner you can stop or avoid other skiers or objects. 1 . Ski 2. When skiing downhill or overtaking another skier, you must avoid the skier below you. 3. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above. 5. All skiers shall wear retention straps or other devices to help prevent runaway skis. 6. You shall keep off closed trails and posted areas and observe all posted signs. Storey. "I can't stress enough how important it is to have the equipment adjusted to your weight. Your friend may weigh 250 pounds and you 150," he added. or broken legs, according to Mr. Storey. "You're going to ski the highest trail aren't you?" If you know you can't handle it, your reply should be, "No, I think I'll start on a lower trail. See you at the bottom." Remember the rules of the slope: use properly adjusted equipment and exercise common sense for a safe and enjoyable ski season. i1S& 4. When entering a trail or starting downhill, . yield to other skiers. d 24-year-o- ld 26-ye- ar "Safe skiing starts with good equipment, especially good boots and bindings," said Mr. Storey. "The equipment doesn't have to be expensive but the boots and bindings must be adjustable to fit your weight and size. Usually cheap equipment doesn't fulfill this need," he added. Borrowing friends' equipment is another good way to get yourself seriously injured, according to Mr. Bindings must allow release of the boot during a fall. Without proper fit and adjustment, the bindings may hold, resulting in sprained or broken ankles, ripped tendons, torn ligaments Business Degree Programs The University of Phoenix in Salt Lake City offers degree programs designed for the working adult. & 'c ft ity 4 Attend class once each week Evening or weekend classes Convenient class locations Workshops and seminars complement lectures All faculty hold Masters or Dpctors degrees Faculty members are practicing professionals Course content designed to meet demands of business and industry. InformationRegistration Meetings November 22, 1985 i,f2fEJ HAFB-Bl- dg. 1279 4:15 P.M. Month Bachelors Degree Completion Program requires Approximately Two Years College r diamond v. lifiwj If J i l'l E j W VALUE E L The diamond people 393-CC- 51 Accredited Undergraduate Degree ManagementProject Leadership . Experience I R S . I' 1 CLE ARFXELO HIGH f SCHOOL GLASSES NOW FORMING l,, V The MONTH FULL REFUND FOUCY 1995 Kay Jewelers, Inc. XIOTGATE LIALL 'Total weight E requires Credit Tin&E GUARANTEED INCREASED TRADE-I- N A 1 OY 22 Month MBA Program Significant Degree Related Work Experience cim INN-R- West Zenith Room 5130 P.M. Room 4 13 RODEWAY OGDEII CITY LIALL 393-59- 41 Four Ways To Buy: Cash. Kay Charge, Bankcard, Interest Free Layaway S3 52S1 Green Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84123 G31J2SM444 University of Phoenix |