Downhill skiing gets you hurt below the waist. Snowboarding gets you hurt above the waist. Speed kills. Hockey gets you hurt all over. Curling causes neuron wasting disease.
Nordic skiing is pretty safe as is snowshoeing. Practical too for those of us who live in snow country.
“Surfing” Free Republic is the safest winter sport by far.
Never thought about the difference in injuries but, you’re correct.
Think I’d rather bust anything above my waist than anything below.
I might have brain damage but, at least I can walk...
I’ve always wanted to try cross country skiing for the exercise but,I’ve the rush of boarding, jumping over a cliff, running through trees, etc...
After downhill moguls take out your knees, one qualifies to enter the curling regimen.