I have recently returned to backcountry skiing after almost a ten-year break. Previously, when I (infrequently) skied at an actual ski area, I used a 2001 Boeri ski helmet—perfectly round, no ventilation, basic Styrofoam, pretty heavy—and when I did a backcountry tour, I didn’t carry a helmet at all. Ten years of age has also…
Review: Mammut’s Haute Route Touring Helmet
Protect the Noggin with the Haute Route/
Frontal lobe coverage and ample front vents: Mammut Haute Route.
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