Abstract:Introduction: Ski touring along ski slopes (slope touring) has increased in recent years on Austrian ski slopes. Alcohol consumption is proposed to be a risk factor in winter sports-related accidents. The aim of this study was to evaluate factors associated with alcohol intake among uninjured slope tourers. Methods: A total of 328 slope tourers (45% females) with a mean age of 43.8 ± 11.8 years were questioned in February and March 2014 in two huts at the top of two Austrian ski areas. Questionnaires were cond… Show more
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