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Alpine-X: The Future of Competitive Snowsports

Brought to you by Alpine-X The future of competitive snowsports has been revolutionized by a business endeavor striving to create more attainable access to snowsports for all demographic groups in North America. Creating equal opportunity to experience the joy of snowsports, Alpine-X, a developer of indoor snowsports facilities, is working to build a broader, more inclusive community of future athletes […]

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Emily Crofton | March 28, 2022
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Is Skiing More Dangerous Than Snowboarding, Or Vice Versa?

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When thinking about this from an unbiased perspective, most people would agree that the risk for injury is equal whether someone is skiing or snowboarding. Research conducted by the National Ski Areas Association in the U.S. has shown that “snowboarding is less deadly than skiing.” Snowboarders are more likely to suffer ankle and head injuries, and less likely to be […]

Daniel Lucero | January 27, 2022
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