The death of Scott Richardson on the slopes has reignited the safety debate . Head injuries are the most common cause of deaths among athletes . Industry experts maintain that skiing is a relatively safe sport . Langran says that while there is evidence to suggest that helmets will provide a moderate degree of protection for low speed impacts , there is no evidence for high speed collisions . However , good training and well - fitted equipment can help keep skiers safer .
The death of Scott Richardson on the slopes has reignited the safety debate . Head injuries are the most common cause of deaths among athletes . Industry experts maintain that skiing is a relatively safe sport . However , good training and well - fitted equipment can help keep skiers safer .