Hitting the slopes this weekend? Robert Tamurian, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with MultiCare Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, shares his tips on how to avoid common skiing and snowboarding injuries.

Dr. Tamurian has more than 35 years of skiing experience himself and is a former member of the National Ski Patrol.

"Be realistic and ski within your ability level," Dr. Tamurian says.

Watch the video below.