Winter Sports have become something new that is taking China by storm in the last few years. Skiing and snowboarding have become extremely popular. These are sports that few in China can take part in as it is costly and most of the Chinese population lives in places where there is little snow. Despite this, development has given many people more disposable income which has given birth to these new sports. There are dangers in snow sports, however, which must be taken notice of before one pursues the sport. Knowledge will allow one to pursue the sport in safety. The first item that must be taken care of is the location and intensity of the mountain you wish to use. Every skiing area has a danger rating. You must pay attention to these so that you cam avoid hazards. The second item is that you must be in good shape for all this exercise. Diets are essential to keeping your health up and if you haven’t seen a doctor for a checkup in a while, please do. The third item is that you must have the appropriate outfit and equipment. Also, never try to ski alone, so bring a companion. In the advent of an accident, you must try to keep warm and wait for rescue. If you are careful, you can have an enjoyable time in the snow.