01/30/2026
⛷️🏂 Ski & Snowboard Injury Prevention + Must-Do Stretches 🏂⛷️
Hit the slopes safely this season! A few simple habits can help reduce your risk of injury and keep you riding strong all winter long:
Injury Prevention Tips:
✔️ Warm up before your first run
✔️ Check your bindings and equipment fit
✔️ Stay hydrated and take breaks to avoid fatigue
✔️ Know your limits — most injuries happen when tired
✔️ Wear a helmet and proper protective gear
✔️ Cool down and stretch after skiing or boarding
3–4 Key Stretches for Skiers & Snowboarders:
1️⃣ Calf Stretch
Helps with ankle mobility and reduces Achilles strain.
• Stand facing a wall, one foot back, heel down
• Hold 20–30 seconds each side
2️⃣ Quad Stretch
Protects knees and reduces thigh tightness.
• Standing, pull heel toward glutes
• Keep knees together, core tight
• Hold 20–30 seconds each side
3️⃣ Hamstring Stretch
Improves balance and reduces low back strain.
• Hinge at hips with straight back
• Feel stretch in back of thighs
• Hold 20–30 seconds
4️⃣ Hip Flexor Stretch (Lunge Stretch)
Great for posture and knee/hip health.
• Step into a lunge, gently shift hips forward
• Keep chest tall
• Hold 20–30 seconds each side
💡 Pro tip: A quick 5–8 minute warm-up and stretch can make a huge difference in performance and injury prevention!