Happy 2013!

For those of you hitting the slopes this winter, a helmet is a must.  You don’t see too many people without them these days, if you do they are usually either wearing an NFL jacket and jeans or are shirtless.

As helmets have grown in popularity, those on the market have gotten progressively more stylish, and there is certainly room to grow. Over the past few seasons, helmets with brims have become more popular, offering a bit more protection from the sun.  I had one of my worst burns at 2200m, in the French Alps. My forehead was actually swollen and alien like.  A helmet would have covered and or shaded my forehead, sunscreen would have been key but I was 22.

After a 4 year baby-rearing mountain hiatus and a few years of renting (I know, nasty) and/or borrowing, this year I’m buying my first helmet.  Bern Unlimited is my go to.  Here are my favorites…

The Bern Muse Hard Hat Helmet in Magenta, $110.

Also in Watermelon

For a sleek and more (literally) polished look, I like the Bern Baker EPS Visor Helmet with Knit Liner in All Black Everything, $100.  It’s a men’s style but I like the design and its simplicity.

I’m not one for music on the slopes but many are. I like to hear who’s approaching and the sounds of my edges tearing up the northeast ice.  Am I getting old? If you do like to drown it all out try the Bern Watts EPS Audio Helmet, $120.

PS – Don’t sweat the hat head

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