TOBOGGAINING

Tobogganing in specially prepared areas is one way of enjoying the snow. The Australian Ski Patrol Association and the Australian Ski Areas Association advises visitors to the snow not to ride toboggans.

They cannot be steered to stop. They are responsible for some of the worst injuries in snow recreation. Tobogganing can be dangerous and great care should be taken:
• At resorts, toboggan in designated areas only;

• Do not use toboggans away from specifically designed areas;

• There should always be a clear, safe runout at the bottom;

   • Only one person should ride at a time;

• Do not use car tyres or plastic bags, which can cause serious injury;

• Do not have more than one person in a toboggan at any one time;

• Do not make toboggan 'trains' where people link themselves to other toboggans;

• Do not toboggan in areas near rocks
and trees.
 

Alcohol & Drugs are fuel for disaster in the snow, they impair your judgement and your ability. Your reaction times are significantly reduced and increase the risk of injury. The whole alpine experience begins when you leave home and doesn’t finish until you return. Avoid alcohol consumption and the use of illegal substances, because they increase your risk of hypothermia.

Alcohol & Drugs impair judgement, slow response time and reduce your ability to respond to an emergency.