Don’t skip out on a ski helmet when packing for the mountain.

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Nearly 20 years ago, my brother, Miles, crashed into a tree while skiing too fast down a slick run at Mammoth Mountain, California. I was skiing in front of him, and neither of us were wearing helmets ...

Ski helmets are designed to protect against high-speed crashes with rotation and must conform to ASTM F2040 and CE EN1077–standards set forth by North American and European governing bodies that ...

Finding the perfect ski helmet is like finding the perfect pair of jeans. Fit is everything. While solid construction and protection features are obviously a no-brainer, most helmets on the market ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you’re out on the slopes these days, it’s a surprise if you see someone who is not wearing a helmet.

Helmets are the now-popular, once-glossed-over piece of our ski ensembles that, pun intended, wear many hats for our skiing experience. Helmets are the unsung (or, lately, sung) heroes of skiing.

Recently a friend who recently got back into skiing (we will call him “Louis”) shared what he thought was some amazing news ...

— -- Actress Natasha Richardson's death from a head injury this week after a seemingly minor tumble on a beginners ski trail at Quebec's Mont Tremblant Ski Resort has renewed a debate over helmet ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Staying safe on the mountain is no ...