This year don’t put it off any longer, get yourself a helmet. You’ll be in the minority without one these days. It’s not about resisting society’s efforts to curb your fun by being over-protective. The slopes are a lot busier now and if you’re pushing yourself harder each trip, it’s good to walk away smiling from a wipe out. They’re comfortable, you don’t overheat and your vision and hearing are not impaired.
If you can’t get away this season, Ski Sunday starts on January 13th (BBC Two) so if the closest you’re going to get to the real thing is wearing your ski gear to watch that, it’s still worth getting a helmet because ski boots can slip on carpet and coffee table corners are sharp.