The Deadliest Sports on Earth: Ranked

Falling at Breakneck Speeds

Skiers regularly get hospitalized for crashing into trees and other skiers, getting trapped in avalanches, collapsing into snowbanks, and other falling related situations. Last year, 42 skiers died because of their skiing accidents. While this doesn't make skiing even close to the most dangerous sport out there, it's cause for concern.

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