Alpine skiing and snowboarding are popular winter sports that attract an increasing number of enthusiasts. With the growing membershim in these sports, te risk of injuries also increase. Beginners in these sports are often more prone to injuries due to lack of experience and skills in handling equipment and techniques. Although both sports take place on snow, they differ in equipment and movement techniques, which can result in different types of injuries. In alpine skiing, the skier moves forward, while in snowboarding, the direction of movement is sideways, and the gaze is directed over the shoulder. This sifnificantly affects the distribution of stress on the body and can lead to specific injuries. In alpine skiing, the most common injuries are lower limb injuries, while in snowboarding, upper limb injuries are more common. The aim of this pape ris to compare the types of injuries in alpine skiing and snowboarding through a review of avaliable literature and analysis of previous studies. Furthermore, the study focuses on the mechanism of injury occurence to understand why specific injuries occur in each sport. Through this vomparasion, the goal is to provide guidelines and recommendations for injury prevention to reduce the risk of injuries during the practice of these popular winter sports. Preserving the physical health of athletes is crucial for maintaining the popularity and saftey of alpine skiing and snowboarding.