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Extreme Safety: Health in Extreme Sport

Written by Jenny Brannan | Dec 7, 2017 4:15:52 PM

Extreme sports are called extreme for a reason – they often come with an increased risk of danger. Different extreme sports include elevated heights, increased speeds and dangerous terrain, so knowing how to stay safe is of paramount importance.

We’ve teamed up with our ambassador, extreme sports star and Olympic snowboarder Zoe Gillings-Brier, to advise on the best safety precautions for those taking part in extreme sports.

When high levels of physical exertion combine with the forces of nature, you need to understand your limits, bring the right equipment, watch the weather and more.

Find out how to stay safe, and what to do if an emergency does occur in our below infographic.