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The 9 Most Frequent Dangers in the Mountains, and How to Avoid Them

As enchanting as the mountains maybe, they are far from forgiving.  Some dangers are external, like avalanches, wildlife, and massive storms, and some are internal, ones you cannot see coming, like altitude sickness, getting lost, and hypothermia. You must always stand guard while on top of the world if you’d like to make it back down.  Below you can learn about the nine most […]

Spencer Miller | May 5, 2025
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Revealing the Top 5 Most Common Snowboarding Injuries

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Despite snowboarding being one of the most fun activities in the world, it certainly comes with its fair share of risks. When snowboarders crash, they will often suffer serious injuries as the snowboard does not release like a ski, and the board’s edge can act like a break and cause a sudden stop of momentum, resulting in fractured bones. In […]

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Quinn Brophy | November 19, 2024
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VIDEO: Mother Attempts to Hold on to Daughter Hanging off Chairlift at Perfect North Slopes, IN

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A mother tried desperately to hang on to her young daughter as she slipped from a chairlift, and dangled 25-feet above the ground at Perfect North Slopes, Indiana.  A video, captured by Adam Browning of Cincinnati, Ohio who started filming after he heard the screams from the chair behind, shows the girl slipping and falling to the ground to be caught […]

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Steven Agar | March 6, 2018
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VIDEO: If You’re Gonna Fall, Then Landing on Soft Pillows Helps!

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Falling never looked so good. Eric Jackson sending it on some pillows in Whistler Blackcomb. Video: Matt Belzile The Manboys

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Steven Agar | January 24, 2018
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