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
Orthopedic Surgeon Outlines the Science Behind Shin Bang | Causes, Treatment, Prevention Too benign to seek professional treatment for, and too painful not to complain about—everybody hates shin bang. You know, shin bang—that horrid, painful sensation on your shinbone that you get from your boot after skiing hard? Yes, you do. Although die-hard ski racers in 1 million flex alpine race boots that they can barely walk in might tell you otherwise, […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | April 29, 2022 3 Comments
SCARPA’s Boot Guide For Beginners Brought to you by SCARPA Riding a lift is the most accessible form of skiing, but what about getting those untouched lines in the most scenic areas outside a resort? While Instagram photos can make it look like a piece of cake, how can beginners get into the fastest growing segment of the sport–backcountry skiing? Choosing the right boot is […] Gear Review Alex Camerino | February 9, 2021 0 Comments
Miles Clark’s 2020 Season Edit: “Animal Sounds” Brought to you by Scott Sports Why “Animal Sounds?” Because 2020 doesn’t deserve a soundtrack. Instead of inspiring music, listen to Miles grunt, moan, pursed-lip-heavy-breathe, hoot, holler, terror scream, and cough his way through his favorite lines of the 2019/2020 winter season in North America. This video is all backcountry with the exception of the one chute in Squaw Valley, […] Backcountry Miles Clark | December 2, 2020 4 Comments
Trip Report: Sol Mountain Lodge, BC = The Palace In The Snows This trip report is brought to you by Intuition Liners – The Leader in Boot Liner Technology Photos by Andrew Chad Photography On November 30th 2019, I journeyed to Sol Mountain Lodge, BC during the shortest days of the year for my 2nd season in a row.  The sun never rose more than 16.2º above the horizon at its zenith. The light glowed […] Trip Report Miles Clark | February 4, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: 40-Year-Old Miles Clark Goes Wild at Squaw Valley, CA in 2018/19 This is 41-year-old Miles Clark’s 2018/19 season edit. Miles is the co-founder of SnowBrains.com. Miles skied 264 days in 2018/19 in Canada, Argentina, Antarctica, & the USA. 90% of this edit was filmed at Squaw Valley, CA during their 3rd biggest snow year on record where they saw 719″ of snow. There is also an air/chute shot of Gothic Couloir […] Featured Video Miles Clark | October 28, 2019 1 Comment
What’s The Most Important Piece of Ski Gear? What’s the most important piece of ski gear? Ski boots are most important piece of ski gear in skiing. Hands down. No question. Ski boots are the only piece of ski gear that actually touch your body. The interaction between your ski boots and your feet is the most important interaction in skiing. If your feet are moving and your ski boots are not, then your skis are not doing what you want them to do and that’s bad. In addition, if your ski boots hurt your feet, you’re going to ski less and experience […] Featured Article SnowBrains | February 27, 2019 9 Comments