I know a few people who have sustained serious injuries from
snowboarding and skiing. Some of the injuries may have been accidental due to a
beginner’s mistake or biting off more you can chew, but others were from
goofing around on the slopes. We snowboard and ski because it is a fun activity
that we enjoy; there’s a rush as the wind burns your face as you carve down the
powdery mountain. However, you have to keep in mind that snowboarding and
skiing is dangerous, in fact sometimes deadly. A boy that went to a neighboring
high school back home was enjoying a great night session at the nearest
mountain skiing when he took a turn too quickly and met his death far too
early. I will never forget seeing a girl I worked with, who was best friends
with him, crying and mourning his death in the dining room before we opened
that night. Another guy I go to college
with, his name is Johnny, is now wheelchair bound because of a bad landing
while attempting a snowboarding trick. Johnny had a full scholarship to play
soccer at our university, but injured himself his senior year of high school.
These few examples are why I cannot stress enough to be
smart and safe during the upcoming season. Don’t worry about looking stupid and
wear protective gear such as wrist guards, a helmet, and butt pads. Feel free to share your mountain horror
stories with the StoreYourBoard team to help encourage safe riding!
Ride On,
Colleen
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