“Emphasize the Responsibility Code. If more people truly knew the Code and followed it, we wouldn’t have very much to do,” explained Becky, a local ski patroller. She and I were discussing skiing safety. I figured she would mention the Code, but I also expected something else, maybe slow down at intersections, wear a helmet, […]
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Ski Helmets: Should Kids Have a Choice?
Next month, a new law goes into effect in New Jersey requiring all skiers and snowboarders under the age of 18 to wear a helmet. If they don’t, their parents will be fined $25 for the first violation and $100 for each additional violation. Interestingly, local police, rather than ski areas will enforce the law […]
