Internet Debate Resolved: How to Properly Buckle Your Ski Boots Your ski boots are arguably the most important piece of gear you own. An ill-fitting boot can make your ski day miserable. That is why it is often recommended that you should get custom-fitted boots if you plan to spend any significant time on the slopes. This ensures the fit will allow you maximum performance from your skis without losing […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 5, 2025 3 Comments
Top 9 Tips for Buying and Selling Gear at the Ski Swap Fall is here, and that means one thing, it’s ski swap season! Time to grab some new gear for cheap or turn last year’s setup into a stack of cash. Here are our expert tips on how to work the ski swap like a pro. BUYING 1. Get there early. All the best deals will be gone in the first hour or […] Mike Lavery | September 18, 2024 0 Comments
First Ski Boot With BOA® Lace Technology Has Been Released K2 has developed and released a ski boot that utilizes the innovative BOA® lace technology, the first of its kind. The new model has been dubbed the “K2 Recon 120 BOA®“, and is currently available in sizes 25.5, 26.5, and 27.5 for the price of $699.95. All other sizes are currently sold out due to the immense popularity of this technology, […] Gear Matt Scribner | January 23, 2023 7 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
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
The Wrap Strap by Intuition Liners: Why Everyone Needs Them This Winter The wrap strap by Intuition Liners Inc. is the addition that every skier and rider needs to perform like a pro this winter. While most ski boots have a stock cuff strap, they tend to not do an adequate job when it comes to synching down the top of a boot for proper shin-cuff contact. The wrap strap is now here so […] Gear Alex Camerino | December 22, 2021 2 Comments
Going Farther in the Backcountry with Intuition Liners Brought to you by Intuition Liners For backcountry skiing, comfortable boots are the key to longer tours and more aggressive descents. With the right boot and liner, you can take your backcountry stamina to the next level without cold, painful feet. Replacing the stock liners in your favorite boots can bring them to life and increase your performance, both uphill […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | November 24, 2021 0 Comments
SCOTT Sports: Your One-Stop-Shop for Everything Backcountry Brought to you by SCOTT Sports COVID-19 has affected all aspects of life, and skiing is no exception. Resorts have limited capacity, often shutting out hundreds of skiers at a time. As a result, there has been an explosion in backcountry skiing in all parts of the USA and even the world. As many skiers diversify their skiing into the […] Featured Article Clay Malott | February 23, 2021 1 Comment
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 Alex Camerino | February 9, 2021 0 Comments
How SCARPA Makes the Best Backcountry Boots Brought to you by SCARPA As more and more people opt out of liftlines, crowded lodges, and overpriced beer in favor of the thrill of earning (untracked) turns in the backcountry, one question remains: which backcountry boot is the best? I spoke with SCARPA CEO Kim Miller to uncover the reasons why their backcountry boots are arguably the best in […] Featured Article Lynn Barlow | February 9, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Lindsey Vonn Explains the Boot Science that Can Determine Whether She Wins or Crashes [arve url="https://youtu.be/hz_VYCQeqEU"] SnowBrains | June 23, 2020 141 Likes 3 Tweets 0 Comments
Savor the Simplicity: Atomic’s New Boots and Collection For many beginning skiers, uncomfortable boots and equipment are distracting factors from an enjoyable day on the mountain. Atomic, the Austrian ski company, is looking to change this for the 2019/20 season by offering an alternative. The new savor boots, skis, helmets, and goggles fundamentally aim to make skiing easier. For the large percentage of skiers who rent equipment, the Atomic Savor line […] Industry News Adrian Dolatschko | February 8, 2019 4 Comments
Need Gear? evo.com’s “Christmas in July” dishes up 60% Off… Christmas in July at evo: Up to 60% off until July 25th. Find yourself dreaming of powder on a nightly basis? Finally hit that realization winter is long over? Well good news! We are darn near half way to the next season and this couldn’t be a more opportune time to start snatching up some outerwear or hard goods for […] evo.com | July 17, 2013 1 Comment
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