Winter is finally here in Durango, and more people are hitting the slopes. Don’t let a fun day turn into a trip to urgent care or an emergency room. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 246,000 people each year are treated at hospitals, doctors’ offices, and emergency rooms for issues related to winter sports. The most common injuries are sprints, strains, dislocations, and fractures. Find out how to stay safe on the slopes; click on the info sheet. VIEW PDF