“Some people can be great skiers but if they’re not fit, the two don’t really go well together,” says Lauralee Bowie, owner of Vancouver-based Lauralee Bowie Ski Adventures. “The fitter you are to ski, the more it helps you prevent injuries.” So in the off-season, take up other body-strengthening and cardiovascular activities to keep in shape, such as running, cycling or swimming and strength training.