SAM Magazine--January 13, 2010--The Canadian Ski Council (CSC) released its policy on helmet usage at Canadian ski areas. It reads: "The Canadian Ski Council recommends wearing helmets for skiing and riding. Skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to educate themselves on the benefits and limitations of helmet usage. The primary safety consideration, and obligation under the Alpine Responsibility Code, is to ski and ride in a controlled and responsible manner."

The policy was developed after research undertaken by CSC showed that helmet usage in Canada is increasing steadily, with over 50 percent of participants wearing helmets. Among youth, that number climbs to 90 percent.