Two articles this week, New York Times: Extreme Grief and Adventure-Journal.com: In Defense of Taking Risks, have stirred up a lot of conversations in mountain towns from New Hampshire to Oregon. We all know the risks involved with skiing and many of us know more than a few friends or acquaintances who have lost their lives in the mountains. But is it worth it?
Here are two very different takes on the risks/reward of Extreme Skiing.
LINK: New York Times: Extreme Grief
LINK: Adventure-Journal.com: In Defense of Taking Risks