Reality TV Star and Jewelry Designer Lynn Ban Passes Away After Skiing Accident Lynn Ban, a renowned jewelry designer and reality TV personality, tragically passed away on Monday, January 20, following complications from a skiing accident she suffered over the holidays. The incident occurred on Christmas Eve in Aspen, Colorado, when Ban caught a ski tip, fell face-first, and sustained a brain injury that ultimately proved fatal. Her son Sebastian shared the news […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 23, 2025 0 Comments
POC Releases New ‘Obex Connect’ Helmet, Offering One-Touch Communication On The Mountain At some point, while on the mountain, most skiers and snowboarders will get separated from their group. This usually happens because the group is too spread out, or some members of the group can ski down the mountain faster than others. It can be frustrating, especially for someone who may be skiing at a resort they have never been to. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 18, 2024 0 Comments
FIS Backpeddles On Red Bull and Manner Helmet Ban This past summer the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (‘FIS’) issued warnings to several athletes sponsored by both Red Bull as well as Manner stating that their helmets would be in breach of FIS regulations and that continued use could incur a fine or even result in a disqualification from events. Now FIS President Johan Eliasch has back-paddled on that […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 25, 2023 0 Comments
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
Ski Helmet Maker Smith Files Lawsuit Against Competitor Anon In recent years ski helmets have seen a flurry of innovation that has helped prevent or decrease the severity of head injuries. One of the most notable advancements is introducing integrated rubber films that help spread out and dampen impacts to a rider’s head. Founded in 2010, one of the first companies to patent this technology, Koroyd, partners with various […] Industry News Lucas Gauthier | July 20, 2021 0 Comments
Backcountry Access Introduces BC Air Ski and Snowboard Helmets Backcountry Access recently introduced their new BC Air backcountry ski and snowboard helmet. If you’re like me, you do a lot of backcountry touring in terrain where you might want to be wearing your helmet on the way up while approaching your ski objective, as well as on the way down. I do a lot of Sierra spring and summer […] Gear Review Mike Bartholow | March 12, 2021 0 Comments
New Study of Ski Helmet Use Urges Importance of Responsible Skiing The snow has fallen in northern New England, and skiers and snowboarders are getting ready to hit the slopes or trails. A new study by trauma surgeons at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) emphasizes that, while wearing a helmet can protect against some injuries, it has limited ability after certain impact forces. Skiing responsibly and within one’s abilities is critical to […] Brains SnowBrains | December 3, 2019 0 Comments
17-Year-Old Skier Walks Into Medical Clinic With “Knife-Shaped” Rock Punctured & Embedded in His Helmet A 17-year-old boy was skiing powder at The Remarkables ski resort in New Zealand last week when he crashed headfirst into some rocks. One rock punctured his helmet and stayed embedded in his helmet. He walked into the ski patrol shack with this rock sticking out of his helmet and scared the crap out of the staff there. It’s believed […] Industry News CrashBrains | July 17, 2017 0 Comments
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