Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Staying safe on the mountain is no ...

The High Fives Foundation, a non-profit that, in part, supports athletes after life-changing injuries, has a message for skiers and snowboarders: helmets are cool. To get the word out, High Fives ...

We got our hands on some top-tier lids, and put them through their paces. Here are our top picks for resort shredders, park ...

With hefty snow accumulation comes more places to ski and ride well into the next few months across Vermont, California, Utah, Colorado and more. Overall, this season is tentatively shaping up to be ...

From MIPS and BOA fit systems to built-in audio and Olympic-level protection, these four ski and snowboard helmets raise the bar for comfort, safety, and style.

Nearly 20 years ago, my brother, Miles, crashed into a tree while skiing too fast down a slick run at Mammoth Mountain, California. I was skiing in front of him, and neither of us were wearing helmets ...

Helmets are the unsung (or, lately, sung) heroes of skiing. Helmets seem to be more stylish (in the public eye) than ever these days. In the case of Hot Dog Hans (Alex Ferreira masquerading as an old, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you’re out on the slopes these days, it’s a surprise if you see someone who is not wearing a helmet.

— -- Actress Natasha Richardson's death from a head injury this week after a seemingly minor tumble on a beginners ski trail at Quebec's Mont Tremblant Ski Resort has renewed a debate over helmet ...

Which ski helmets are best? Skiing is one of the best ways to enjoy nature in the winter and is one of the few activities that’s as fun to do alone as it is with others. However, whether you’re an ...