New York Introduces ‘Ski For Free’ Sweepstakes Incentive to Encourage Children Aged 5-11 to Get Vaccination New York Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday announced the new ‘Ski for Free’ COVID-19 vaccine incentive sweepstakes for children ages five to 11 and booster shot recipients. The six-week sweepstakesโthe beginning of which will be announced in the coming daysโis intended to bolster vaccination rates among children ages 5-11 as well as individuals eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster dose. Eligible […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 9, 2021 0 Comments
Collision At Whistler Mountain Resort, BC Leaves 11-Year-Old Girl Injured Carolyn Bachler was skiing with her friends on a multi-use trail at Whistler, BC, when a man slammed into her, skiing over her face.ย The 11-year-old and her friends stated there was plenty of room on the trail for the man to avoid them. The trail the incident occurred on is often used by skiers going to and from their cabins. […] Crash Nick Retterer | March 5, 2021 3 Comments
Young Children Are More Likely to Experience Ski Related Head Injuries Most parents who are avid skiers or snowboarders want their children to partake in the sport as well. It is a great way to keep kids active and introduce them to a sport they will love for the rest of their lives. However, the risks involved with winter sports, especially for young children, should be taken into consideration. Injuries, whether […] Industry News Taliana Potts | November 22, 2019 0 Comments
4 Children Steal Parents’ Car and Embark on Epic 600-Mile Road Trip Four mischevious children, between the ages of 10 and 14, packed a stolen family car with fishing rods and took off on an epic 600-mile road trip along the Australian coast, authorities have said. Related: How to Road Trip New Zealand: One of the children even left a goodbye note for their parents before leaving on the road trip, which […] Oz Brains | July 15, 2019 0 Comments
Should Kids Climb Everest? | 12-Year-Old California Boy to Climb Everest Next Month According to the Washington Post, 12-year-old Tyler Armstrong is currently waiting for the call thatย will grant him permissionย to attempt to climb Mount Everest, Earthโs highest peak. Tyler has been dreaming of climbing Everest for years and if he is granted permission and makes it to the top, he will be the youngest person ever to scale the mountain. Breaking records […] Industry News Chris Wallner | April 4, 2016 10 Comments
Snowboarding One Year Old! 14 ย month old Sloan Henderson takes her very first run in Park City, Utah. ย Her father Zach says that it is tough to find a snowboard her size. Despite this setback- it looks like Sloan is taking a liking to snowboarding and I can’t wait to see where she takes it in the future. ย Perhaps Sloan will ย be […] Keenan Grady | February 6, 2016 0 Comments