Ryder Heuston, Who Survived Terrible Skiing Accident At Breckenridge, Now Advocates For Helmets On Colorado Slopes

By CBS Denver Staff:

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (CBS4) – Skiers and snowboarders are not required by law to wear helmets on the slopes in Colorado. Many experts say wearing a helmet helps reduce the chance of a serious head or brain injury.

A young skier from Louisville is living proof.

“I was your typical 17-year-old boy,” said Ryder Heuston. “Reckless, arrogant.”

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