Alpine skiing is a sport to which competitors and recreationists are equally loyal. Alpine skiing is a popular winter sport among children, adolescents and adults. The combination of physical requirements and frequently changing external conditions make competitive skiing one of the more complex sports. In order to reach the highest levels of ski technique, competitors need to have very carefully planned fitness training in the long run to improve their ski technique. In the case of children, fitness training starts with enrollment in a universal sports school, sports club or enrollment in kindergartens where there is an integrated sports program, and adults or recreationists are left to themselves. What is specific to alpine skiing as a sport, is that it can lead to a large number of injuries if not adequately prepared for snow activity. The main goal of this paper is to try to show, and thus influence the future reduction of injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament, but also other common injuries in alpine skiing. This includes various traumatic injuries to the head, shoulders and injuries related to winter conditions. The first step is to identify the number of ski injuries in the context of the incidence of injuries and their severity. The second step is to identify the risk factors that lead to ligament injuries and other injuries that are the result of falls, but also overexertion. Emphasis was placed on anterior cruciate ligament injuries, given that according to the largest number of studies, this is the most common injury in alpine skiing. In recreational athletes, a family history was taken into account, where family members already had previous injuries related to ski falls, which increase the risk for an individual recreational athlete, since he probably shows a tendency to ski more aggressively. There are a number of internal and external risk factors that affect the occurrence of a knee joint injury. They refer to the biomechanics of the movement of a competitor or recreational athlete, his way of skiing, various external conditions, muscle strength, coordination and endurance. As for ski equipment, it is interesting to note that the helmet is not mandatory for recreational skiers at all ski resorts, but its use is only recommended, in order to prevent head and neck injuries. The conclusion states that the prevention of ski injuries is extremely important, and is carried out as part of the preparatory phase for the ski season. This reduces the number of anterior cruciate ligament injuries by 45%.