All experienced skiers know that the sport of alpine skiing comes with some risk of injury.  Even beginners are who have lessons are probably aware of there is a code of conduct that is expected of skiers and snowboarders to help reduce the risk of injury and collisions.  The Skier Code of Conduct or Mountain Code of Conduct will usually be posted at the ski hill.  The Code is virtually the same if you were skiing in the Ottawa / Mont. Tremblant area or if you were skiing on holiday at Whistler or Lake Louise.  Most alpine ski hill operators follow [...]

The rising popularity of snowmobiles is not hard to understand.  They provide access to Ontario's stunning back country during the winter months and are both fun and (comparitively) inexpensive to operate. But just like motorcyclists, snowmobile riders and passengers can suffer serious personal injuries, including brain and spinal cord injuries.  Care should be taken on every outing to make sure that the risks are minimized.  Riders and passengers need to appreciate that the same or similar laws apply to the use of snowmobiles just like other motor vehicles such as cars or motorcycles. The use of snowmobiles in Ontario is governed by the Motorized Snow Vehicle Act.  It is absolutely necessary to [...]