Special Report: Promoting Ski Helmet Use
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Some experts are calling for a mandatory helmet law, one year after the death of British actress Natasha Richardson following a ski lesson at Mont-Tremblant.
Richardson, the wife of actor Liam Neeson, was taken off of life support and died last March 19th, two days after she hit her head during the beginner lesson.
She was not [...]
Teen wearing helmet dies in ski accident
The death of this young girl is a sad reminder that a Ski Helmet alone is not the only form of protection on the slopes. At SkiHelmets.org we urge all of our visitors to exercise control and awareness while skiing and to always wear a ski helmet. Our hearts go out to Taylors’ family, friends [...]
Should wearing a ski helmet be written in law?
Snowbird » Louise Tolzman watched as the rest of her family geared up Monday afternoon for some fun on the slopes at this Little Cottonwood Canyon resort. Two young sons, her husband and her father-in-law each put on a helmet.
“I know I should have one. I make the kids wear one, so I should as [...]
Calif. seeks nation’s toughest ski helmet laws for skiers, snowboarders
ALPINE MEADOWS, Calif. (AP) — On a ridge near the 8,600-foot summit of Alpine Meadows ski resort, 17-year-old snowboarder Lucas Fuller scopes out the many chutes and bowls that radiate out from Ward Peak.
It’s a perfect powder day, with clear skies and fresh snow delivered to the Lake Tahoe area the day before. The teenager [...]
Dubai Announces $18 Billion Dollar “Sunny Mountain Ski Dome”
There will soon be a fresh new way to cool off in the Middle East-via an $1 billion dollar ski resort. Yes, the government and private sector partnership in Dubai has announced its plans to bring the winter sport experience to Dubai. Dubai is famous for its excess-luxury hotels, exotic rental cars, exquisite [...]
Speed a possible factor in death of snowboarder at Big White
By Marshall Jones
What started as a beautiful banner day at Big White Ski Resort yesterday turned to tragedy after a 27-year-old snowboarder from Vancouver died after hitting a tree.
Resort spokesperson Michael J. Ballingall was clearly struggling with the situation when contacted today.
“At a resort like we have, there are lots of highs in our business,” [...]
Snowboarder without Helmet dies on hill at Big White
KELOWNA, B.C — A Vancouver snowboarder died Saturday morning at Big White Ski Resort east of Kelowna, B.C. Spokesman Michael Ballingal, said the young man had been inbounds on an intermediate hill.
The snowboarder may have struck a tree, but Ballingal did not have further details on the circumstances leading to the death.
“It’s a tragedy. It’s [...]
Bode Miller Auctions Off Helmet For Ski Tech With Cancer
Olympic skier Bode Miller may have five Olympic medals under his belt, but it’s his heart of gold that’s getting him recent attention. When Miller found out his friend and former ski team technician Pam Warman was diagnosed with breast cancer, he decided to include his ski helmet in an auction organized by fellow skier [...]
Ski Helmets a no-brainer in snow sports
NEW YORK — Helmets, one of the fastest growth areas in the snow-sports industry, have moved over the hump and are no longer considered too niche or dorky for the masses. Safety is the driving reason to wear them, of course, but improved styling and comfort may be what make them a no-brainer.
“In the last [...]
Officials promote helmet use for skiers, snowboarders
SALT LAKE CITY — Utahns who watched the Winter Olympics for the past three weeks saw ski and snowboard athletes wearing helmets, and local officials want to encourage head protection by offering free helmets and ski passes on Saturday.
Brighton Ski Resort has teamed with officials at Intermountain Medical Center, Life Flight and the Brain Injury [...]
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