Skiing is a rather exciting sport and probably one of the most dangerous sports to engage in. Although not intended to be a contact sport, accidents do happen and sometimes collisions occur and serious injuries are the result. Not only that, but there is also the possibility of being buried alive as the result of an avalanche. For this reason there are various forms of safety equipment often used by skiers such as helmets, goggles, various types of padding, avalanche probes, and avalanche beacons, as well as other potentially helpful items. Although these items help make skiing safer, there is no substitute for commonsense and even experienced skiers who make good decisions can sometimes have bad luck. So, be as safe as possible, know your limits, and look where you're going!