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Snowboarding Vs. Skiing: Is One Safer Than the Other?

The issue of safety in winter sports has become a growing concern among athletes and winter sports enthusiasts alike. In the wake of X Game skier Sarah Burke's death, more attention is being paid to the dangerous of winter sports.

Skiers vs. Snowboarders: Who Gets Injured More?

The snowboard vs. ski divide is largely a cultural one. From a fitness standpoint, both activities are regarded as great core workouts that require balance, flexibility and strength.

Risk Vs. Reward: On accidents, avalanches and other perils

Last month, Canadian freeskier Sarah Burke crashed while training in a Park City, Utah, superpipe. The fall resulted in an arterial tear, a brain bleed, cardiac arrest, and, ultimately ,Burke’s death at age 29. Burke was a leader in women’s freeskiing and identified by many as one of the best in the sport. She was wearing a helmet and skiing within her abilities when she fell. It was an ...

Little call for change after skier's death

Somebody may have to save these guys from themselves.

Snowboarding History: Tom Sims: From skateboards to snowboards

A yellow Sims skiboard is on display at the new snowboard exhibit at the Colorado Ski & Snowboard museum, on loan from Steve Link.