Winter is here as some of those in the Midwest and Great Plains easily know. Although winter sports can be fun, do you take all the precautions you need to ensure safety is at the top of the fun list?

As in: don't stay out too long, protect yourself from the elements and make sure protective gear is used for those winter snowboards and other items like sleds and toboggans.

Accidents, after all, can occur very fast and can turn those winter activities into complete nightmares in an instant. Just like bike riding and water skiing in the summer, you want to make sure you take care when having that cold winter fun. After all, it's better to enjoy the white stuff outside rather than from inside a window with a broken leg.