Ten peer-reviewed papers provide the latest information on winter sports safety, by identifying and reducing the risks in these activities, as well as identifying appropriate treatment when injuries are sustained. Topics include:

• Injuries in Norwegian Ski Resorts 2002—2004

• Observations study on fall trends in snowboarding

• On piste fatalities in recreational snow sports in the U.S.

• Arthroscopic treatment of the first anterior shoulder dislocation in young skiers

• Evaluation of the protective role of helmets in snowboarding

• Functional and release characteristics of Alpine ski equipment

• And more!