Thirty-year-old skier seriously injured at Klíny

A 30-year-old skier suffered serious injury on a ski hill near Most on Sunday afternoon after apparently losing control on a jump on a specialized trail. No witnesses saw the accident but the skier was found unconscious below. According to officials, the skier suffered serious trauma to his head, made worse by the fact he had not worn a helmet. Specialists called skiing without a helmet extremely hazardous, explaining that although trails could be covered with fresh powder, the snow beneath was hard-packed and a hard surface for falls.

Author: Jan Velinger