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33 Die at US Ski Areas
33 skiers and snowboarders have died at US ski areas so far this season, a significant decline after the 2007/2008 season when 50 people were killed. The statistics were compiled by the California Ski and Snowboard Safety Organization, a non-profit lobbying organization based in San Fransisco that works to improve safety at ski areas. The… »
2 Dead in Alaska Avalanches
One skier from France killed. The other victim was on a… »
Woman Airlifted From Mt Shasta
Because of a knee injury?… »
Helmets Mandatory at Vail
Vail Resorts is the first major ski corporation to require employees and children to wear helmets. The new rule applies to all on-duty employees, children under 12 who are in ski lessons. Vail Resorts, based in Broomfield, Colorado, operates the Breckenridge, Vail, Keystone and Beaver Creek , and Heavenly at Lake Tahoe. On-slope employees will… »
