Things You Need For A Ski Tune Bench I just recently put together a ski tuning bench in my garage. Full disclosure, after living in a ski town for over half a decade, I have acquired many pairs of skis and have had some training as a ski tuner. If you live in the mountains and do not know how to take care of your equipment or do not […] Gear Review Greg Obernesser | November 6, 2020 0 Comments
Oro-Nero: Luxury Skis Made From 8,000-Year-Old Oak Trees With 14 Karat Gold Plated Bindings Jeff Bezos, we found a ski for you. The Oro-Nero by Foil Skis are just about the boujiest skis we’ve ever stumbled upon. Hell, the things are made from wood that’s older than written language. The Oro-Nero is a stunning display of the possibilities of uncompromising dedication to luxury and “High Performance Art.” Made with 8000-year-old certified Bog Oak combined […] Gear Review SnowBrains | October 8, 2020 2 Comments
Why You Need to Get Your Backcountry Gear Now | Gear Shortages Possible When powder-coated lifts stopped spinning in the middle of last season, touring skins went like candy. As did touring bindings, beacons, probes, shovels, and all that is related to backcountry skiing/snowboarding, gear-wise. And industry professionals such as backcountry ski shop owners and avalanche forecasters expect it happen it all over again (the gear flying off store shelves, not the closing […] Backcountry Martin Kuprianowicz | August 26, 2020 2 Comments
2020 Summer of Camping: Here Are the Things You Need for a Socially Distanced Summer 2020 is turning out to be the summer of camping. With the travel industry reeling in the aftermath of state-wide lockdowns and travel restrictions, many concerned travelers are looking for adventures closer to home. Camping is a natural fit for socially distanced vacations, and indeed, Forbes claims that “RV’s are the new toilet paper.” Here are the things you need […] Gear Review Lynn Barlow | June 26, 2020 0 Comments
How to Avoid and Survive an Avalanche Avalanche risk has been rising due to the influx of backcountry skiers. An increasing number of skier-triggered avalanches have been reported this spring. However, with some preparation and safety knowledge, the fatality rate can lower. Related: How Much Time Do You Really Have to Live Under an Avalanche Avoiding an Avalanche 1. Get the proper gear. Before you even decide to […] Avalanche Taliana Potts | April 25, 2020 1 Comment
Dogs Will Soon Be Joining Us Skiing On The Hills! One of the biggest downsides of ski days is that usually you’re forced to leave your beloved pooch at home. However, dogs may soon be joining us on the hills as dog ski gear is expected to be hitting the markets in the next few months. Dogs have been wearing coats and boots for snowy days for years now, but […] Industry News Lucy Ferneyhough | April 1, 2020 2 Comments
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 […] Gear Review Boo Radley | March 27, 2020 0 Comments
Gear Review: Pit Viper’s Gogglés The Pit Viper Gogglés deliver. French for “goggles,” (don’t fact check me) I can’t tell you just how magnificent these puppies really are because, frankly, it’s immeasurable. I can tell you, though, that in the week that I have owned and been testing these Gogglés, I have gotten more compliments for a pair optics than I have ever gotten for […] Gear Review Martin Kuprianowicz | February 24, 2020 3 Comments
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