Research

Comparison Data

Year One Points To Note

• Young children’s helmet use rates are about two thirds, but should be higher.
• Considerable room for improvement in the rates of older children/teens’ helmet use.
• Barriers to increased helmet use include: “How it makes me look”, “I’m a safe skier/rider” and expense, among others.
• Possible role models for helmet use include: Family members, friends and staff particularly Ski Patrol and Instructors