gear
Summer Apres-Everything Gear
by Rich StonerWith the weather warming many of us are lamenting the end of our favorite season, ski season. It’s simply the best time of year and the end can be unbearable. No more schussing down slopes care free with the wind… Read More →
Getting Your Gear Ready for the Off-Season
by Wendy ClinchWe’ve all heard the reports: Squaw and Mammoth have announced they’ll be open through Independence Day, Breckenridge through Memorial Day. With the record snowfalls in the west, it wouldn’t be surprising if more were to follow suit. Buy Lift Tickets… 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 →
April Monthly Snowboard Deals
by evoNow the season is winding down, our friends at evo.com have shared with us some of the best deals for snowboards and snowboard gear! 2018 Salomon Villian Snowboard Regular Price: $479 Sale Price: $407 Unlike the typical evil-minded archetype, the… Read More →
How to Know When to Break Up with Your Ski Gear
by Katie CoakleyThey say that all good things come to an end and for us, the end of ski season is nigh. Though spring is traditionally a time when love in the air, the cold truth is that not all relationships will… 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 →
Mid-season Ski Gear Maintenance Checklist
by Eric WagnonIn the latter half of the ski season, it’s a good idea to give your gear some loving care. Tips on keeping skis tuned can be found here. The rest of your gear doesn’t need much attention, but a head-to-toe… Read More →
Ski Maintenance Tips for During and After the Season
by Eric WagnonMost skiers start out renting their gear then eventually make the investment to buy their own skis. “Investment” is the right word, because new skis are not cheap. As such, taking care of your skis makes sense to maximize their… Read More →
Don’t need instruction? Maybe think again.
by Jules OlderLooking back, it’s hard to believe I was that dumb. Hard to believe unless you look at the evidence. Exhibit A: When I was learning to ski at the University of Vermont, I spent four winters on snow without taking… Read More →
3 First Timer Tips From Ski Patrol
by Mark CroneWith winter well underway, you are either getting out and enjoying this winter wonderland OR you are hiding inside (and on the verge of cabin fever). If you are inside, why not get outside and enjoy winter? As a veteran… Read More →
