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Alta controversy

Okay kiddo, so have you ever heard of a big mountain called Alta? Well, some adults are having a disagreement about who can ski and snowboard there.

Alta is a really cool place for people to go skiing and snowboarding. But some people think that only skiers should be allowed there and not snowboarders. This has caused an argument called the "Alta Controversy."

On one side, there are people who love to ski and they don't like sharing the slopes with snowboarders because they think it's not safe. They say that snowboarders can't see where they're going as well as skiers, which can cause accidents.

On the other side, there are people who love to snowboard and they think they should be able to go to Alta just like anyone else. They say that skiers and snowboarders can both be safe if they follow the rules and respect each other on the mountain.

It's hard to say who is right and who is wrong. Some people think that everyone should be allowed to ski and snowboard at Alta, while others think that only skiers should be allowed.

In the end, it's important for everyone to be respectful and safe on the mountain, no matter what kind of sport they enjoy. And it's okay to have different opinions, as long as we treat each other with kindness and respect.
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