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LEKI Celebrates Mikaela Shiffrin’s Remarkable 100th World Cup Victory with Limited Edition Mikaela 100 Venom SL Poles

Mikaela Shiffrin | Photo: LEKI

LEKI athlete Mikaela Shiffrin won her 100th World Cup ski race, a slalom, on Sunday, February 23, in Sestriere, Italy, adding to her status as the greatest skier of all time. To commemorate Shiffrin’s remarkable 100th win, LEKI has produced 100 limited edition Mikaela 100 Venom SL poles to be sold online exclusively at LEKI USA. All proceeds from the […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 25, 2025
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Gear Review: Testing Out LEKI’s New Griffin Pro 3D Gloves and Detect S Ski Poles

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of testing LEKI’s new Griffin Pro 3D gloves and the Detect S ski poles. While gloves and poles are usually an afterthought, my experience skiing with these products has altered my thinking. From the effectiveness and ease of use of the Trigger System to the overall feel and functionality of the new […]

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John Cunningham | February 10, 2025
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LEKI’s Spitfire Poles and Patrol Gloves: A Winning Combination for Winter

With the flakes beginning to fly and snowmaking going full blast, it’s time to think about gear—specifically, what poles and gloves will keep you planted, warm, and primed to rock the mountain this ski season. Enter LEKI’s Spitfire poles and Patrol gloves, two products that stand out in performance, durability, and comfort, making them an ideal pairing for this winter […]

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Lucas Gauthier | October 16, 2024
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Gear Review: LEKI’s Unique Twist on Poles and Mitts

I was instantly impressed opening the box and more so after skiing the equipment. I have never skied with any LEKI equipment until trying these poles and mitts. After trying the Copper S Lobster Mitts, Guide Lite 2 Poles, Detect 3D Mitt, and Spitfire 3D Poles, I am convinced LEKI makes the best pole-mitt combo on the market. Mitts and […]

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Dominic Gawel | March 22, 2024
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Gear Review: LEKI Spitfire Vario 3D Adjustable Ski Poles

After I got my LEKI Spitfire Vario adjustable ski poles, the first thing I did was ski Main Chute at Alta Ski Area. I immediately noticed how light, easy to swing around, and well-constructed they were. With its variable length of 110 to 140 cm, you are immediately safely on the go in any terrain and can very easily adjust […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | November 9, 2023
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LEKI Ski Poles and Gloves Work Together Perfectly

Brought to you by LEKI LEKI has long been known as the leader in ski pole and glove innovation. The brand is in and on the hands of elite athletes ripping down world cup alpine races, speedy cross-country skiers, big mountain pro skiers, ski instructors, and serious recreational skiers alike.   But what is the big deal? What makes LEKI so […]

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Rouchelle Gilmore | February 21, 2023
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LEKI USA Drops an Awesome New Lineup of Backcountry-Specific Ski Poles

Brought to you by LEKI USA Backcountry-specific ski poles are one of the most useful and often overlooked pieces of gear you should have in your quiver. At the resort, just about anything will suffice, but on the skin track the right set of poles can make or break your day. I’ve tried a lot of options over the years […]

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Mike Lavery | January 5, 2022
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LEKI Becomes Fourth Big Name Brand to Withdraw Products from Walmart’s Premium Outdoor Store

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Coming after the announcement that Black Diamond doesn’t want to be associated with Walmart, pole maker LEKI is the fourth big name brand to follow suit. The skiing and trekking pole maker announced yesterday that it has withdrawn its products from Walmart’s premium outdoor store curated by Moosejaw. They are the fourth confirmed brand to drop out behind Katadyn, Deuter, and […]

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Steven Agar | September 5, 2018
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Mikaela Shiffrin Signs With Leki in Leadup to 2018 Olympics

One of the U.S. and worlds best ski racers, Mikaela Shiffrin, has agreed to renew her sponsorship with Leki through 2022. This means the deal would last through both the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics as well as the 2022 Bejing Olympics. The 22-year-old looks to add to an Olympic Gold Medal and a World Cup Championship in the coming years of her career. She has spent […]

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Jake Rubnitz | September 7, 2017
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Road Trippin BC – Ep.1 /// Kicking Horse Country with John Wells

John Wells deep pow turn

Every March I know one thing for certain is true in Kicking Horse Country “April Rains” brings fresh snow and a high chance of sunny days following a storm. In past years I have seen 57cms = 23 in. of champagne powder fall in less than 24 hours followed by bluebird at KHMR ( Kicking Horse Mountain Resort) This was also when Pocket […]

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