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Ski/Snowboard Helmets - 10 Excuses Not To Wear One

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Should you be wearing a ski/snowboard helmet when you're on the mountain? Probably. Helmets aren't a magic bullet that will protect you in all circumstances but, like seatbelts, they may be the difference between minor and severe injury. As a ski patroller I've seen the difference they make in the reduction of head injuries on the slopes. As they've become more popular over the years and become the standard wear for the recreational skier/rider as well as racers head injuries have decreased and awareness of the dangers of head injuries has increased.

Avalanche Beacon - How to Use it Effectively

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An avalanche beacon can greatly increase your chances of being found if you're buried in an avalanche. It won't prevent burial and it won't warn you of avalanche conditions, you need good backcountry skills for that, but it will make you possible to find if you use it correctly.

Ski/Snowboard Helmets 7 Ways to Get Kids to Wear Them

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As adults we know that ski/snowboard helmets should be part of everyone's gear on the slopes. We know that crashing is part of the sport and that to get better you are going to have to take some risks and take some falls. Hopefully, with the right protective gear including helmets, those falls will only result in bumps and sore muscles. So how do we get kids to wear the helmets we know that they should be wearing? Not just wear, but keep on all day? Here's a few tips that will help keep their noggins safe.

What Is an Avalanche Beacon?

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Before you head off for some winter sport in the backcountry you need to have good avalanche terrain skills and gear to keep you safe. An avalanche beacon is one of those essential pieces of gear, but do you know how to use one?

Avalanche Beacon - Best Chance for Rescue

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When you travel in avalanche terrain, either by skis, snowboard, snowshoes, or snowmobile, an avalanche beacon is an essential part of your gear. A beacon isn't a magic shield that is going to automatically protect you, but used correctly it can greatly increase your chances of being found alive.