Ski Longer, Hurt Less: 5 Methods for Injury Mitigation In skiing, it’s impossible to fully prevent injuries, but they can be mitigated. Extreme skiers in particular face forces far greater than what the human body can fully adapt to, which is why risk can never be reduced to zero. That doesn’t mean we’re fated to break ourselves doing what we love. By staying conscientious of risk and actively working […] Zach Suffish | November 18, 2025 0 Comments
The Role of Nutrition in Combatting Skiing Fatigue This post was submitted by guest author Haley Mueller Hundreds of thousands of adults flock to ski resorts in the winter, and with the high number of adults comes a high number and variety of injuries. Injury rates in recreational skiing are relatively low, ranging from 2.4 to 2.6 per 1,000 activity days. Many factors lead to injuries, but one of […] Brains Guest Author | June 22, 2025 2 Comments
How to Make Your Own Steezy Energy Bars for The Slopes Whether you’re trying to avoid expensive energy bars, processed foods, or just want a quick snack on the mountain, I got you! This is my favorite energy bar recipe, and it’s a great snack to pull out on the chair lift. Related: A Comprehensive Guide to Mountain Snacks – SnowBrains The ingredients I used: 1 cup of quick cooking rolled oats […] Brains Luke Guilford | February 13, 2023 3 Comments
CBD and Skiing Of course, everyone has heard about these magical CBD creams and additives, but what’s the science behind it and how can it improve your ski life? Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the many chemical compounds in the hemp plant. CBD is commonly misunderstood because it comes from the same plant that contains THC, which contains psychoactive properties. When CBD is […] Brains Dan Scheibelein | December 13, 2019 2 Comments
Eat Your Way Into A Bigger, Faster, Longer Day In The Backcountry Let’s take a moment to look at the time and cost involved in a successful day of backcountry skiing or riding. First, there is the expensive equipment followed by avalanche safety gear and classes. Then you need the right partners, good weather, a proper snowpack and a full day off from work to get it done. Lining up these variables […] Brains Alex K | February 2, 2019 0 Comments
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