POC Fornix helmet for backcountry ski mountaineering, review.

Review of Petzl Sirocco climbing helmet for backcountry adventuring, weighs in at only 165 grams, use for skiing or climbing.

POC Iris X goggles and Synapsis helmet, review of the amazing quality and lasting value for ski mountaineering.

Skiing snowsports helmets, why they might not work and do not protect as well as they should from concussion and brain injury.

POC Googles and Synapsis Helmet for Backcountry Skiing

Some things must be blogged. The tragic death of actress Natasha Richardson after falling and hitting her head on a beginner slope begs the questions. Do you wear a helmet while skiing? Should everyone? Are they really very effective? We’ve been around the block on this one before, but I’m wondering if anyone has any new thoughts on the matter.