Helmet Use

Helmet Safety

Helmets can help mitigate head injuries on the slopes. Bonus: They also keep your head warm! Not all ski areas require helmets, but it is a good idea to outfit your child with one, and wear one yourself. While wearing a helmet is a personal choice, you would be setting a good example for the young ones in your family if you chose to wear one while skiing or riding.

Helmet Stats

Approximately 84% of skiers and snowboarders in the U.S. wear helmets.
Nearly 100% of kids age 9 and under wear helmets. Many ski areas include helmets in kids’ rental packages, and some may even require children to wear one in a lesson (for example, the state of New Jersey requires all kids under age 18 to wear a helmet while skiing or snowboarding).
A peer reviewed scientific study found that potentially serious head injuries in skiing decreased as helmet usage increased. Helmets have been found to reduce the severity of head injuries and almost completely prevent lacerations.