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Winter Sports Safety

Participation in winter sports activities promotes regular physical activity and can have great health benefits. However, if you are not properly prepared, these activities may lead to injury or even death. According to Education.com, each year children ages 0-14 account for more than 52,000 injuries involving skis, snowboards, snowmobiles, and sleds. Enjoy your winter sports but prevent injury ...

Mittens, not gloves: Muskegon health workers review winter safety tips

Emergency room doctors were reporting some falls, with a few resulting in hip fractures, Mercy Health Partner's spokeswoman Joan Kessler said.

Lids on Kids brings safety to children

Local organizations provide awareness of extreme sports From Jan. 7-28 the Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort partnered with Cen­tennial Hills Hospital for the annual Lids on Kids event, a national skiing and snow­boarding safety program. Children, teens and parents alike showed up to a LVSSR tent for an educa­tional lecture and watched a “Know [...]

On eve of snow sport safety awarness week, Candian skier still in critical condition

As the National Ski Areas Association's National Safety Awareness Week is just around the corner, the country's eyes are on Sarah Burke, a Canadian freestyle skier who sustained serious injuries Tuesday.

SIA Snow Show gives peek of next ski season's gear

One of the best previews of what snow-sports manufacturers have for next ski season comes at the annual trade show thrown by SnowSports Industries America, whether it's a new line of skis or off-the-wall inventions like light-up snowboards.