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Boo Radley

Making the Move to Uphill Skiing: Lange XT3 115w Ski Boots

*SnowBrains carries some affiliate marketing links, which means we earn commission on sales of some products when users click through a link from the site. Our editorial content is NOT influenced by affiliate partnerships. The uphill ski movement has exploded in popularity. Whether it’s an early morning cardio workout in resort before the crowds, chasing the perfect backcountry line, capturing […]

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Boo Radley | February 6, 2023
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Gear Review: New Artilect Merino Base Layers

Base layers – the foundation of your warmth and the difference between crushing it all day and going home early Wool-based tops and long underwear have kept skiers warm since the invention of chairlifts. And in the last couple of decades, merino seems to have taken the crown as the best, softest, and warmest base layer you can choose. Polyester […]

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Boo Radley | March 20, 2022
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Santa Fe, NM: How to Ski Vacation When Your Partner Doesn’t Ski

adobe, Santa Fe, new mexico

Is a winter trip to Santa Fe the perfect ski vacation? Well, we think perhaps the answer is yes, especially if your beloved is one of those folks that absolutely hate to ski. Together in one small city, we found an abundance of history and culture, as well as activities galore to keep your loved one entertained – while you […]

Boo Radley | March 13, 2022
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Mt Princeton Hot Springs Near Monarch Mountain, CO: Active Days Demand More Than Just a Bed for the Night

Hot Springs Monarch Colorado

Picture the scene: after a long day shredding Mirkwood trees at Monarch Mountain, your body deserves more than rest. It demands relaxation at the highest level. At Mt Princeton Hot Springs, Nathrop, Colorado, that’s exactly what we found. Wooden log cabins nestled in the beauty of rural Colorado provided our group with the perfect base for exploring.  After a fast check-in […]

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Boo Radley | March 7, 2022
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Toasty Fingertips With Retro Style: Hestra Wakayama – a 2019/20 Ski Glove Review

The Wakayama Mitten from Hestra. Where do I begin, well I’m female. Ergo, my hands get cold, and I mean really cold. Even on the not-so-cold days, and especially on the -40F days. I’ve been skiing Colorado every winter for the past 10 years, and always with Hotronic boot heaters, and a beloved pair of Hestras. The Wakayama is my […]

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Boo Radley | March 27, 2020
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High Altitude Sickness – Knowing This Could Save Your Life

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We all know of someone that arrived in resort but didn’t make it on the hill because they got hit with high altitude sickness. But did you know that without treatment, complications can occur and altitude sickness can quickly become fatal? Altitude sickness can strike when you travel to a high altitude above sea level too quickly (usually above 3,000m […]

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Boo Radley | December 4, 2016
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