Skiing Guide: Equipment Care, Leg Exercises and Winter Safety

Leg exercises for skiing help build the quadriceps and glutes needed for downhill control. Proper equipment maintenance, like cleaning boot liners and drying gloves, is essential for a safe day on the slopes.

Girl (12-13) skiing down ski slope in mountains

Differences Between Ski & Skate Helmets

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Laura Williams

The American Society for Testing and Materials, or ASTM, sets standards for sports safety equipment including helmets used in skating and skiing. For basic rollerblading and rollerskating, the ASTM has extended bicycle helmet standards to cover these activities because falls while skating mimic those of biking.