[VIDEO] ‘Hyper Focus’ – Teton Brown Skis Jackson Hole, WY Tristan AKA ‘Teton’ Brown just released a banger of a new film project. Jackson Hole has never looked more Sendy. In Brown’s own words… The project started with a concept where I wanted to take the knowledge, skills and experience that I gained skiing Jackson Hole for 6 seasons, go out and film my favorite lines, and create something that I […] Backcountry SnowBrains | November 2, 2023 1 Comment
The 9 Best ‘Small’ Snowsports Brands Everyone knows big snowsport brands like K2, Burton, or Salomon. So let us introduce you to some small but incredible snowsports brands, the garage band of the bunch. We looked at the best small brands and compiled a ‘top nine’ list. To qualify for our “small” category, revenues had to be <$5 million, and the product launched less than 30 […] Gear Review Julia Schneemann | September 30, 2023 5 Comments
Things You Do Not See on the Slopes: The Teton Juggler Many people participate in skiing throughout the winter season, and even professional skiers routinely practice juggling while balancing on ropes to hone their agility, balance, and focus. However, not many people bring the two together and ski down a black diamond slope, hit a feature, or do a backflip while juggling as Joe Cronquist does. Joe Cronquist, a native of […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 26, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Gift Guide 2022: 11 Gifts to Make Skiing Better *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. Affiliate partnerships do NOT influence our editorial content. Let’s be honest; skiing can be a major hassle between walking around in clunky ski boots, fogging goggles, cold feet, wet layers, and sideways freezing rain pelting […] SnowBrains | December 15, 2022 1 Comment
Gear Review: 2022-2023 Scarpa 4-Quattro XT Boot This review was written by Jeff Jacka; Snoqualmie Pass, Washington. This spring, I had the opportunity to test out Scarpa’s new 4-Quattro boot series (pizza, anyone?), specifically the XT, the beefiest boot in the new lineup. As SnowBrains has done in the past, this review is broken up into several sections: initial impressions, fit, uphill performance, downhill performance, miscellaneous pros/cons, […] Gear Review Clay Malott | August 22, 2022 0 Comments
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 8 Comments
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 6 Comments
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 6 Comments
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