Cut-resistant pants are now mandatory at every FIS Alpine event. VIX founder Victor Wiacek explains the three-star rule, required coverage and what families need to check before the first race.
Victor Wiacek tells the harrowing story of a routine ski crash and how it led to a life-threatening ski laceration. Victor almost lost his life, saved by coaches, ski patrol and medical staff who were trained and ready to respond. Now he's working on a solution to try to prevent future accidents. More photos included (strong stomach required).
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