Brighton, Intermountain Health team up to give free helmets to skiers and riders

Brighton Ski Resort and Intermountain Health will give out free helmets Friday. Photo: Brighton Ski Resort

BRIGHTON, Utah — Intermountain Health and Brighton Ski Resort are teaming up Friday to give out vouchers for free helmets to skiers and snowboarders on the mountain riding without head protection to raise awareness about the importance of helmet use.

The event will run from 1-2 p.m. on Friday at Brighton, and Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital will be onsite to give out a total of 125 free helmets and help with education, according to event organizers.

Helmets are a key line of defense for skiers and boarders. According to the National Ski Areas Association, helmets can reduce head injuries by 30-50 percent and potentially prevent a trip to the emergency department for a serious head injury.

In addition to giving out free helmets, experts from Intermountain Alta View Hospital will be at teh Main Brighton Center Lodge performing helmets fittings, providing safety information, serving hot chocolate, and handing out other goodies to ensure skiers and boarders have a safe experience on the mountain.