Geezer always knew there was a reason he decided to stick with skis, rather than follow his wayward progeny into the land of snowboards. The Associated Press cites a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that determined that more people are hurt snowboarding than any other outdoor activity. The research, published in the journal Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, reveals that snowboarding is the cause for a quarter of emergency room visits. Next up on the list: sledding and hiking.
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