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10 Surprising Facts About Ski Deaths & Injuries

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Skiing is a popular winter sport, but it can also be dangerous. Skiing can lead to death or serious injury. According to the National Ski Areas Association, skiing is the most popular winter activity in the United States. Each year, approximately 2.5 million people visit ski resorts. However, despite this popularity, skiing is also one of the most dangerous sports. In fact, ski deaths and injuries are responsible for a significant number of fatalities each year. In 2021, ski fatalities accounted for 21% of all winter recreation-related fatalities in the United States.

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Big SNOW Honors First Responders with Memorial Day Weekend Reopening

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Big SNOW’s ceremonial “first chair” honors representatives from various responding fire departments.

 

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East Rutherford NJ,  Big SNOW American Dream, North America’s first indoor, real-snow ski and snowboard center providing guests with year-round winter indoors, reopened on Friday, May 27 from 1:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, the venue will host a snow-studded Beach Party, including DJ entertainment, live ice-sculpting, complimentary photo shoot sessions and an opportunity to meet and ride with athletes from Bergen. 

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