The 8 Most Dangerous Winter Sports: Outdoor sports are riveting, beautiful, and challenging, but none of them come without risks- especially in the winter. Acknowledging the dangers of each sport and the respective awareness or precautions to take in mitigating these risks can allow for preparedness that breeds confidence on the snow. These are the top 8 most dangerous (in no particular/ranked order) winter sports according […] Brains Sydney Stephens | October 26, 2018 0 Comments
How Altitude Sickness Becomes Deadly Hiking at Altitude. Image: Telluride If you ski, snowboard, or climb at elevation, you’ve probably experienced some level of acute mountain sickness (AMS) or are at least aware of the condition more commonly known as altitude sickness. AMS, caused by the decrease of available oxygen as elevation is gained, is often associated with relatively mild symptoms such as headaches and […] Climbing Jon Roubik | October 1, 2018 0 Comments
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