By Scott Willoughby
Outside Online

That crash, one among countless falls survived by the Vail resident of 22 years, left Sheridan's tibia, fibula, and knee in 50 pieces. After years of grueling rehab, he returned to the slopes in 1994. Three months later, he was back on crutches after snapping the leg again below the knee. That's the short list of Sheridan ailments.

His all-out skiing style has earned him numerous other broken bones, a shattered face, and a crushed spleen. He also racked up more than $100,000 in medical expenses last year alone. Yet, when the lifts crank up next winter, he'll be first in line for another helping.