Panorama’s new helmet guidelines
November 28, 2009 by CVNews
Filed under News, Panorama, Skiing and boarding
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Jonah Neville models a sleek green helmet. Panorama Resort will be strongly encouraging all ski and boarding visitors to wear helmets, following a recent ski-accident death in Quebec. (Photo by Julie Neville)
Vancouver-based Intrawest, owners of both Panorama and Whistler Blackcomb resorts, will be increasing awareness of the importance of helmet use for skiers and snowboarders at both resorts, beginning this 2009-2010 ski season.
At Panorama Mountain Resort this 2009-2010 season, helmet use will be strongly recommended for everyone and will be mandatory for children from age 3 to 12 years and youth from 13 to 18 who participate in Ski and Snowboard School Programs. All participants in freestyle terrain park programs, regardless of age, will be encouraged, although not required, to wear helmets this season. [Read more]
