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ski helmet use on the rise

How Safe is Your Helmet?

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Ski Helmet Usage in the United States According to the National Ski Areas Association, helmet use has steadily increased over the last ten years. And that’s a good change. Any time you step onto the mountain, head injuries become a risk. (I feel silly even writing this, but I also remember a time way back when…) Helmet safety is critical […]

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Ryan Kime | May 23, 2022
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Catastrophic Ski/Snowboard Related Injuries Per Year At U.S. Ski Resorts

According to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), 45 catastrophic injuries* occurred at U.S. ski areas during the 2015-16 season, which is slightly below the ski industry’s 10-year average of 49 catastrophic injuries per 56.4 million skier visits occurring at ski areas in the United States per year. *Catastrophic injuries include forms of paralysis, broken necks or broken backs, and […]

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LadyBrains | August 11, 2017
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