As the temperature begins to drop and the days get shorter, many people cringe at the thought of the upcoming winter season. Not us skiers. Those of us who love the thrill and adventure of racing down a powdery mountain feel like kids again every time that first snowfall begins. Many skiers are counting down the days to their next trip out west. But with the adventure of skiing, which many classify as an extreme sport, comes a fair amount of risk. In fact, skiing is one of the riskiest…