Our Story:
A Personal Journey to Ski Safety
In the 90s, on a beautiful, sunny day, I was enjoying what should have been an ordinary day on the slopes. But from the chairlift, I heard a desperate cry for help. Looking down, I saw a snowboarder standing over a motionless figure, a pool of blood spreading beneath them. Time seemed to slow as I realized someone was dying right in front of me.
When I reached the top, I rushed to the ski patrol and led them to the tragic scene. It was one of their own—a beloved ski patroller—who had lost his life after a snowboarder crashed into him, sending him into a tree. The shock of that moment stayed with me, and I stopped skiing that day, not returning to the slopes for the next 20 years.
A few years ago, encouraged by a friend, I finally made my way back to skiing. It felt like rediscovering an old love, but I quickly became aware of the new dangers: overcrowded slopes, aggressive snowboarders, and skiers who seemed unaware of the risks they posed to others. The joy of skiing was there, but safety was missing.
Two years ago, I started skiing with my poles held parallel to the ground, instinctively creating a boundary around myself for protection. It was a simple gesture, but it sparked an idea in my husband, who is an engineer. Together, we developed the Ski Guardian®—a device equipped with flexible rods and flags that create a visible safety perimeter around the skier.
Ski Guardian® isn’t just a product; it’s our mission to help make the slopes safer for everyone.
We’ve spoken with ski patrollers across the U.S. and Canada who believe Ski Guardian® can reduce the risk of injuries and even save lives. Like helmets, which were once rare but are now essential, we believe Ski Guardian® can become a common safety measure for skiers of all ages.
At first, I resisted wearing a helmet when I returned to skiing, but now I wouldn’t dream of skiing without both my helmet and my Ski Guardian®. It gives me the peace of mind that I can enjoy the sport I love with an added layer of protection.
Ski Guardian® is a patented, simple yet powerful safety solution that complements helmets, adding an essential layer of protection on the slopes. If you have any questions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s work together to make skiing safer for everyone.
