Thousands of Utahns hit the slopes each winter, and Intermountain Healthcare trauma teams are helping them stay safe.
They held the first of two safety events at Deer Valley Ski Resort in Park City on Friday.
According to the National Ski Areas Association, helmets can reduce head injuries by 30 to 50 percent.It was six years ago that Mike McGurl, an avid skier and Park City resident, had an accident at Deer Valley. That's why McGurl is hoping his experience and events like this will serve as an important reminder of how a helmet can not only protect skiers, but even save their lives.
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