How Safe is Your Helmet? 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 […] Brains Ryan Kime | May 23, 2022 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News LadyBrains | August 11, 2017 2 Comments