1 Scope

This document specifies requirements and test methods for protective helmets for ski mountaineers intended to protect the head of the user in order to reduce the risk of impact injury.

This document is also applicable to protective helmets used in activities with similar hazards including but not limited to: ski-touring, speed-touring, ski fitness, split-boarding, skimo and telemark touring, but does not apply to protective helmets for alpine skiers and snowboarders.