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 Review Matt Scribner | January 23, 2023 7 Comments
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Launches New Website With Dynamic Avalanche Forecasting As early-season snow storms begin to blanket the Rockies, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) will begin to issue its daily weather and avalanche forecasts a little differently. On November 1, 2022, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center launched a new website, creating dynamic forecasts and avalanche threat levels, as well as daily 48-hour forecasts issued every afternoon at 4:30 pm. […] Avalanche Steven Snyder | November 7, 2022 0 Comments
Innovative Trends Changing the Winter Sports Industry Winter sports are often a welcome escape from the turbulence of big business and tech. Yet over time, new technologies have revolutionized the snowsports industry. From helmet cameras to boot-fitting the industry is evolving faster than meets the eye. Currently, several key trends are developing that could again change the industry standard as we know it. 1. Slope Analytics and Sensors […] Industry News Adrian Dolatschko | June 24, 2019 0 Comments
Verispellis Skis & Snowboards Utilize Nitinol to Change the Sport Forever “Verispellis may be the most innovative concept since shaped skis were developed in the late 80’s/early 90’s.” – Armenian Weekly We’re nearing the end of skiing/snowboarding as we know it. We are carefully guided to the future of the sport by Verispellis Skis and Snowboards. The company is unveiling boards that are made with a metal called Nitinol. With Nitinol, Verispellis skis […] Helena Guglielmino | November 14, 2017 0 Comments