Unfortunately, knee injuries and mountain sports seem to go hand and hand. If you have ever had one, you know the emotional pain of not being able to get out on the hill can far exceed the physical pain of surgeries and PT. Watch this to see how some of Summit County, Colorado’s athletes deal with the challenges of ACL injuries and battle to get back to participate in the sports they love so much.

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