Clothing and Gear
How to Build the Ultimate Shot Ski
by Katie CoakleyEditor’s Note: This post was originally published on July 24, 2014 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness. Though the origins of the shot ski may remain murky (there are rumors of one being created at University of British… Read More →
Getting Ready to Ride: A Bicycle Equipment Check
by Kara LaPointSpring is finally here, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve been waiting all winter to get back in the saddle and on to two wheels. But before you just pull your bike out of its hibernation in the basement… Read More →
Great Deals for Spring Ski Gear
by evoSpring has sprung, or at least spring is springing, and we’re stoked for carefree laps in the sunshine. Spring riding is the best, well maybe next to powder, with warm temperatures and soft corn snow. While spring does signal the… Read More →
Gifts For Skiers/Snowboarders Who (Think They) Have Everything.
by Jules OlderYou already have your board. You bought skis last year, new boots last summer. What more could you possibly need? Actually, a lot. And if you’d just change ‘need’ to ‘desire,’ even more. Here’s your Gift List of Burning Desire…. Read More →
Buying Skis: Sidecut & Turn Radius Explained
by Eric WagnonEditor’s Note: This post was originally published on June 18, 2014 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness. The first step towards understanding how a ski will perform is to become familiar with the terms related to a ski’s… Read More →
A Beginner’s Ski Gear Guide
by Erika WigginsEditor’s Note: This post was originally published on March 4, 2015 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness. Before your first day of skiing or snowboarding, you have to get dressed up in something that makes you feel great…. Read More →
8 Killer Gifts For Skiers & Riders To Ring in the New Year Right
by Jules OlderTwo trails are about to meet — Snowy Mountains and Winter Holidays. In the confluence where they meet sit two packages — gear and gifts. From equipment that helps you get in shape to must-haves for après, here are 8 gifts… Read More →
2017 Ski Trends & Technology – What You Need To Know
by evoMost skiers wish they could ski like the guys in the movies, airing huge cliffs, and skiing faces that are almost too steep to hold snow. Ski technology in the past several years has definitely helped us mere mortals catch… Read More →
Newest Trend in Snowboard Technology is Inspired by Surf
by evoThe tides are changing in the world of snowboarding. Commonly known to have been born from the desire to bring surfing to the slopes, snowboarding became an outlet for extending one’s summer endeavors deep into the winter months. However, as… Read More →
Backcountry Skiing: The Newest in Alpine Touring Gear
by Troy HawksEditor’s Note: Backcountry skiing can be extremely dangerous, and we don’t recommend going out of bounds until you’ve had the proper training and experience with guides. The newest stat of a skier and rider’s DNA is the ratio of one’s lift-served… Read More →
