Head injuries force skier Justin Dorey to announce retirement | Dew Tour

A mainstay on the Dew Tour circuit, including six podiums and a 2012 overall championship…Halfpipe Skier Justin Dorey Announces Retirement.

Source: Head injuries force skier Justin Dorey to announce retirement | Dew Tour

Head injuries have been plaguing athletes of all sports since the inception of sports.  The good (or bad) news for some is that recent advancements have allowed us to understand just how serious head injuries can be and what we can, and sometimes have, to do to keep ourselves from further and even permanent injuries.

We are sad to see Justin retire, but we are happy that he is choosing to live his life in a way that will help him live longer and happier and help to bring awareness to the seriousness of head injuries.

Dew Tour Challenges Traditional Ski And Snowboard Competition Formats At 2016 Breckenridge Event | Dew Tour

In a time when slopestyle runs regularly include triple corks and halfpipe runs showcase flawless consistency with technical leaps forward each season, it’

Source: Dew Tour Challenges Traditional Ski And Snowboard Competition Formats At 2016 Breckenridge Event | Dew Tour

Skyler Wilder wrote a great article on the Dew Tour changing their competition format from the standard to include new features, separate courses and even team style events.

Slopestyle Jump Runs are separate from Jib runs and the Superpipe has “Hip In’s”  and “Jump Outs” but is this really what Dew Tour needs or Action Sports in general?  You be the judge?