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Californian Soldier Dies Snowboarding at Buttermilk

Aspen, CO – The 10th victim of a fatal accident at a Colorado ski resort this season has been laid to rest. Andrew Garcia, who was stationed at the U.S. Army’s Fort Sill in Oklahoma, passed away on Feb. 23 at a hospital in Grand Junction, Colo., following a snowboarding accident at Buttermilk ski area in Aspen … Continue reading Californian Soldier Dies Snowboarding at Buttermilk

2017 FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championship Starts Today

Sierra Nevada, Spain – The 2017 FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships got underway today in Sierra Nevada, Spain, with the Opening Ceremony at the Granada Convention Centre.  It will be a World Championship of huge proportions with 25 Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard medal events planned during the 13 days of competition.