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Mike Lavery

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

Boots

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 […]

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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 […]

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Mike Lavery | May 4, 2022
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You Have A Ski Quiver, Should You Have A Boot Quiver Too?

Boots

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 […]

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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 […]

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Mike Lavery | April 7, 2022
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SCOTT Patrol E1 Airbags: The Ultimate Freeskiing Backpacks

Scott Patrol E1

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 […]

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Mike Lavery | February 28, 2022
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Vermont is Home to the Best Glades and Steep Skiing Classics on the East Coast

Vermont tree skiing

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.  […]

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Mike Lavery | January 19, 2022
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LEKI USA Drops an Awesome New Lineup of Backcountry-Specific Ski Poles

Brought to you by LEKI USA Backcountry-specific ski poles are one of the most useful and often overlooked pieces of gear you should have in your quiver. At the resort, just about anything will suffice, but on the skin track the right set of poles can make or break your day. I’ve tried a lot of options over the years […]

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Mike Lavery | January 5, 2022
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