A new rule for certain alpine World Cup ski events has become a major talking point among athletes. In early November, FIS — ...

A three-time Olympic medalist, she said that she had already been wearing an airbag over her last year or two of competition. “There are very few things we can do to make ski racing safer ...

Late last week, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) convened and confirmed that airbags will be compulsory for athletes competing in the World Cup speed disciplines: Downhill and ...

but consider a more minimalist ski mountaineering-specific pack if you spend a lot of time in technical terrain, or an airbag if you frequently ski in avalanche terrain. The answer to this one is “it ...

He had deployed an emergency airbag made of tear-proof material that helped prop him up on top of the rushing snow. “It’s possible the airbag played a role in saving his life but honestly it ...

After testing and evaluating a series of ski packs, including options for touring, comfort, capacity and airbag safety, here are the top options for the 2024 season. For more information ...

Their solution was that alpine racers in some of the most dangerous events in sports should have at least one thing in common with a family sedan: They now come with airbags.