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Greg Obernesser

How to Wax Your Skis In 4 Simple Steps

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As the snow starts to fall in the western United States, it might be a good time to discuss how best to wax your skis or snowboard. Don’t know how to take care of your equipment? Do your friends ski past you all the time? Do you feel like you aren’t gliding weightlessly across a white ocean? We’ve got you […]

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Greg Obernesser | November 5, 2024
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Colorado Snowsports Museum & Hall of Fame Inducts Icons for 2024

Lindsey Vonn smiles at the podium during her induction speech.

On September 7, 2024, the Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame inducted iconic members of the skiing community. The list of people included not just incredible athletes but also people who worked closely behind the scenes to help advance the sport. Among the inducted was legendary alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn. The other inductees included the lightning-quick speed skier […]

Greg Obernesser | September 12, 2024
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Curated End of Season Deals You Cannot Pass On

Friends ski together down a powdery slope.

Ready to gear up for next season? Don’t miss out on fantastic deals for 2024 gear! Let Curated be your guide to finding the perfect equipment tailored just for you. From skis and snowboards to boots and bindings, Curated has got some of the best deals out there on 2024 gear to keep you stoked through the summer months. At […]

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Greg Obernesser | May 2, 2024
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Consumers Meet Connoisseurs – Why Curated Works

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Are you confused about what gear to get to do the thing you are interested in? Curated is the solution to this problem. Have you ever bought something because of the following reasons: You constantly hear how great it isย  Someone from a shop (who is affiliated with the brand) sells you the product and false social proof Everyone around […]

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Greg Obernesser | November 21, 2023
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Best Months to Ski Colorado Resorts

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Living in a ski town in Colorado, I have friends that call me from the East Coast and ask, โ€œwhen is the best time to come and ski Colorado?โ€ The short, fill-in-the-blank tl;dr answer is late February into mid-March. At face value, it seems like a pretty easy question to answer. However, there are particular nuances that the ski enthusiast […]

Greg Obernesser | September 25, 2023
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Why You Should Ski Valle Nevado, Chile, for Summer 2024

As the northern hemisphereโ€™s winter season comes to a close, skiing is just around the corner for southern hemisphere ski areas. Right now is the best time to start planning your trip; there is no better place than Valle Nevado in Chile. Now is the time to start thinking about skiing this summer, and Valle Nevado is the place to […]

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Greg Obernesser | May 15, 2023
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An Insider’s Perspective to the Freeride Community at Monarch Mountain, CO

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Monarch Mountain, CO, is family. In 2020, I was invited to meet the Monarch Mountain team to do a piece on their freeride team. At first, I did not know what to expect. I got to Monarch on a cold, snowy February day and shuffled into the main area, asking if I could meet with the marketing director. I was […]

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Greg Obernesser | February 21, 2023
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Big Sky Resort, MT, Report: Super Steep Grippy Chalk

Report from Thursday, February 16th, 2023 Big Sky, Montana, has some of the best steep chalk skiing in the world, and it is amazing this season. Big Sky has been in a dry spell, but that doesn’t mean the snow is bad. We got decent snow on Tuesday, and it was just enough to cover up the mountain and make […]

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Greg Obernesser | February 17, 2023
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