Backcountry skiing news about avalanches, Avalung, and helmet use at Whistler ski resort. Also Telluride issues.
helmets
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Cloudveil jackets and POC helmets for backcountry skiing. Ski touring humor caption contest.
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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.
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Helmet use for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering
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2008 24 hours of Sunlight live race commentary
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Three Myths of Avalanche Survival – #1, My Beacon is my Savior — And Needs More Features
by Lou Dawsonby Lou DawsonThanks to avy beacons, surviving a ski touring avalanche burial is now more common than it was before such electronics. BUT, perhaps that fact has led to people taking even more risks — with resulting tragedy.
