Mike Lavery, Author at SnowBrains

D.I.Y. Boot Fitting Part 2: Dialing In The Perfect Fit

In part 1 of this series, we discussed how to choose a pair of ski boots. Now that you’ve skied in them for a few days, you may be noticing they don’t feel as good as they did on day 1. Maybe your toes are crushed, your heel is coming up, or they are just starting to feel a little […]

Gear Review

Mike Lavery | May 4, 2022

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D.I.Y. Boot Fitting Part 1: Choosing The Right Ski Boots

The fit of your ski boots is hands down the most important equipment decision that you’ll spend time and money on. When your boots are dialed, it can be an incredible feeling that will take your skiing to the next level. I am not a professional boot fitter, but I am an engineer and a guy who disappears into the […]

Gear Review

Mike Lavery | May 4, 2022

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You Have A Ski Quiver, Should You Have A Boot Quiver Too?

Your boots are the most important piece of ski equipment you own. Besides keeping your feet warm, they’re the only connection you have between you and your skis. Go ahead – buy the best skis and bindings, and hire Bode Miller as your personal coach, but if your boot fit sucks, so will you. You’ve got skis for every pursuit and […]

Backcountry

Mike Lavery | May 2, 2022

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Conditions Report: April Delivers in SW Montana

Mike Lavery | April 19, 2022

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Bode Miller and The Peak Skis Experience

Last week I got an email from the SnowBrains editors about a new ski company being launched in Bozeman by Bode Miller. I live in Bozeman, so I replied, “Sure, I’ll swing over and check it out.” I’ve always been a Bode Miller fan. As a guy that grew up ski racing in New Hampshire, it’d be weird not to […]

Industry News

Mike Lavery | April 7, 2022

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SCOTT Patrol E1 Airbags: The Ultimate Freeskiing Backpacks

Brought to you by SCOTT Sports On January 18th, 2022, SnowBrains founder and SCOTT athlete Miles Clark was caught in an avalanche in the backcountry outside of Revelstoke, BC. Miles was wearing a SCOTT Patrol E1 electronic airbag pack, which he quickly deployed, and was able to ski off of the slide without being buried or injured. SCOTT’s lineup of Patrol […]

Gear Review

Mike Lavery | February 28, 2022

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Vermont is Home to the Best Glades and Steep Skiing Classics on the East Coast

Brought to you by The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing As a native New Englander, Vermont skiing has always been something special. Growing up, my dad and I would drive hours past our local resorts and head straight for Vermont. The trails were more challenging, the snow was deeper, and the trees seemed to grow the perfect distance apart. […]

Don’t Miss Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, December 13-18th, Presented By Take Care Tahoe

Brought to you by The Tahoe Fund Whether you’re a backcountry rookie or professional ski mountaineer, keeping your skills sharp is a life-long process. For the second year running, Take Care Tahoe is hosting Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, December 13-18th. It’s a mix of online programming and in-person events to promote backcountry safety and education, and best of all, it’s […]