Vail Resorts which operates Beaver creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Vail in Colorado and Heavenly in California/Nevada will make helmet-wearing mandatory for staff working for them on the snow next season, during their working hours.

In addition, children aged 12 and under learning on Vail’s group ski or board lessons will be required to wear a helmet (which will be included as part of the resort’s rental package deal) unless a parent or guardian signs a waiver releasing the resort from non-helmet wearing liabilities.