The 9 Best Ski and Snowboard Helmets to Buy This Snow Season

BRAINS NEVER go out of style. That's why we—and you—are never too cool to wear a helmet to protect your most precious commodity. After all, a ton of common sense research shows that snowboard helmets and ski helmets protect you from all kinds of head injuries on the slopes. With solid budget models available for around $50, there's no reason you shouldn't be packing one for a day on the mountain. Every skier and snowboarder should have a go-to helmet as part of their snowsport kit.

But, just because you should be wearing a helmet doesn't mean you have to look like a 10-year-old learning to ride a Schwinn for the first time. Thankfully, in addition to their many safety benefits, today's best ski and snowboard helmets also look great, offering sleek and aerodynamic designs. So much so that they've become an integral part of one's personal on-slope style with the best models available in a wide range of colors, patterns, and customization options.

Plus, many of these winter-ready hard hats offer a long list of additional features, like adjustable vents for temperature regulation, integrated goggle systems, and MIPS safety systems to protect your dome. The latter stands for “multi-directional impact protection system," a design that's meant to reduce rotational forces that can cause brain damage on impact (like a head-on collision).

Ready to upgrade your headwear this ski season? Ahead, we highlight the nine best ski and snowboard helmets, from budget-friendly to high-tech, so you can protect your head in style.

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About the Expert: I’ve spent most of my life hiking, kayaking, camping, and exploring the great outdoors. For more than a decade, I’ve traveled the world, including all seven continents, and covered outdoor and adventure travel, sharing my advice on Forbes, Travel + Leisure, CNET, and National Geographic. These days, I personally evaluate outdoor gear (like the best ski and snowboard helmets) and tech gadgets for Men’s Health from my home base south of Boston. So, you might say I’m a little gear-obsessed

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