Mikey Hall loves skiing the Banff, SkiBig3 complex almost more than life itself. For a ski bum, that’s not shocking. What is shocking is Hall’s tale of how his helmet likely saved his life. From a life altering powder day in the backcountry to a heli-evac, he credits his helmet with keeping him on the slopes to this day. Which leads us to our next point– WEAR A HELMET!

*Video courtesy of Mikey Hall

Barclay Idsal is a seasoned writer and digital content producer with over a decade of experience in the ski industry, where writing and skiing rank as his two all-time favorite pastimes. A passionate advocate...