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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 →
Plan a Hassle-Free Holiday Ski Trip in 3 Steps
by Laura CordaroWhether you can believe or not, we’re already half way through Fall. It’s time to start dusting off those skis propped up in the corner of your garage! It’s never too early to plan your holiday (or non-holiday) ski trip…. Read More →
4 Hot Books for Powder Lovers
by Troy HawksIf it’s true that you are what you eat, then I’m also hoping it’s true that you are what you read. And if that’s the case, then I just got a whole lot cooler. I mean, just check out the… Read More →
Pimp Your Adventure Van: How To Choose Your Ride
by David SandelI have bad news. It’s something we all know, but it’s something none of us want to face. Winter is over. (Well, for the vast majority of us.) And now I have good news. You can F I N A… Read More →
Types of Alpine Skis: Building Your Quiver
by Eric WagnonTypes of alpine skis range from “all-mountain” models to specialized varieties designed for very specific conditions. Skis’ basic features differentiate the various types: Camber is the slight upward rise in the middle of an unweighted ski when viewed from the… Read More →
The Ski Bum Guide: Lifestyle of the Poor and Nameless
by Gina BéginYou finally did it. You’ve been hired at a resort to live out your dreams of skiing daily or you’ve saved up enough to convert your truck into a winter-home-on-wheels so you can hit as many ski areas as possible…. Read More →
Top 10 New Skis For The 2015 Season
by Jason WhitehouseWhether you’re in the market for new skis or just looking to keep with up the newest technologies, the 2014-15 season brings with it some of the most innovative gear yet! We’ve put together this list of our top picks… Read More →
Get Better Every Time: Tips On Progressing On The Slopes
by David SandelThe title of this post is pretty incredulous, isn’t it? How in the world can someone expect to get better at something every single time they do it? Skiing and snowboarding is so hugely complex, how can you possibly measure… Read More →
It’s a Long Way to the Top: Glossary of Ski Lifts
by Eric WagnonGoing downhill is the really fun part of skiing, but the uphill part of the equation makes more vertical feet downhill possible. While chairlifts may be the classic type of ski lift, they are just one way to get high…. Read More →
From Powder to Corn: Terms for Snow Conditions
by Eric WagnonFor skiers above a basic level of proficiency, snow conditions can affect a slope’s difficulty more than the steepness. A steep chute with 6 inches of fresh powder may be less daunting than an intermediate trail with hard-packed snow. Given… Read More →
