Risk Factors Associated with Serious Ski Patrol-reported Injuries Sustained by Skiers and Snowboarders in Snow-parks and on Other Slopes

摘要

Over the past years, the rate of injuries sustained at the alpine ski hills in Quebec significantly increased. This raises concern over a possible increase in risk of severe injuries associated with snow-park use. The main objective of this study was to examine the severity of injuries sustained by skiers and snowboarders in snow-parks compared with other slopes from 2001 to 2005.