Skiers and snowboarders get hurt in different ways, and we know that because science tells us so. An 18-year study conducted in Vermont shows that snowboarders primarily suffer wrist injuries while skiers tear their ACLs, according to the results published in the American Journal of Medicine. Yeah, sure, you need empirical data and peer review, but seriously, I could have told you this and only would have charged half of what the study cost you. One surprise: Young inexperienced female snowboarders are the most likely to get hurt, not dudes. Via LA Times.

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