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Gear Review: A Fresh Look at the Scott Ambit Goggle

Not many little things derail a ski day faster than compromised vision. It’s a familiar story for skiers everywhere: fogged-up lenses, pressure points from a poor fit, restricted peripheral sightlines. Even with constant advances in lens technology and frame design, the challenge of clear, reliable vision on the mountain persists.  Few pieces of gear influence performance as much as goggles. […]
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Emily Crofton |
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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 |
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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, it’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 |
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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.  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.  However, more studies must happen before a final scientific conclusion can be made on the matter. So […]
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Katy Shipley |
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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 you’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 isn’t on point, those tree trunk quads you spent all that time pumping aren’t going to realize their full potential. Getting mentally fit isn’t as easy as getting physically fit, after all […]
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Liza Sarychev |
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