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LEKIโ€™s Spitfire Poles and Patrol Gloves: A Winning Combination for Winter

With the flakes beginning to fly and snowmaking going full blast, itโ€™s time to think about gearโ€”specifically, what poles and gloves will keep you planted, warm, and primed to rock the mountain this ski season. Enter LEKIโ€™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: Helly Hansen Bellissimo Jacket and Powderqueen Pants

With the 2024 ski season fully underway and plenty more days left on the hill, itโ€™s a great time to feature a gear review. Highlighting one of the top brands in the ski industry, Helly Hansen has been designing high-performance outerwear for outdoor professionals and athletes for over a century. Continuing its legacy of producing long-lasting, durable materials, Helly Hansen […]

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Emily Crofton | February 29, 2024
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Breathing: The Key To Good Performance

Breathing provides the body and mind the oxygen it needs to function. We can live for some days without water and several weeks without food, but only a few minutes without oxygen. And even so, how often do you pay attention to your breathing. Breathing is the priority and vital function for the survival of every living being, and also […]

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Sebastian Opazo | July 20, 2020
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Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Your Skiing?

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You may already be using one of many apps currently in existence to track and record data surrounding skiing performance or achievement. However, a new app claims to not only track data concerning your skiing performance, but to actually provide coaching based on the data collected through the use of artificial intelligence. The system is comprised of a thin, custom […]

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Jon Roubik | November 2, 2018
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Should You Buy Compression Gear? True Benefits or Just Banter?

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Compression gear is a popular choice among high performance athletes.ย  In theory, it reduces muscle vibration, increases blood flow, clears metabolic build up, and prevents injury and fatigue. Some swear by its benefits and don’t go a day without their favorite compression socks.ย  However, more studies must happen before a final scientific conclusion can be made on the matter. So […]

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Katy Shipley | July 19, 2018
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Freeskiing & Mental Fitness | A Guide to Better Performance:

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How many times have you tomahawked down a line you know you could have stuck or went around a cliff you should have sent? If youโ€™re anything like me, the answer is a lot. That is because skiing is 90% mental. You can spend all summer lifting weights and all winter working on your technique, but if your mental fitness isnโ€™t on point, those tree trunk quads you spent all that time pumping arenโ€™t going to realize their full potential. Getting mentally fit isnโ€™t as easy as getting physically fit, after all […]

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Liza Sarychev | September 5, 2014
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