Soldier Mountain, ID: A Peaceful Paradise Brought to you by Visit Idaho and Ski Idaho Report from Sunday, February 19, 2023 Soldier Mountain is an absolute gem of a ski area tucked away in the Sawtooth National Forest. Soldier has a rich history and it was a pleasure to ride there for my first time snowboarding in Idaho. For anyone seeking a nice, quiet ski trip, look no […] Conditions Report Jesse | February 20, 2023 0 Comments
The SnowBrains Podcast Review: The Brainy Side of the Ski Industry This post first appeared in Podcast Magazine and was written by Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste The snow is falling in the Northern Hemisphere. For many, the itch to get back on the slopes is deep within the soul. We prep our gear, watch extreme ski movies and listen to weather forecasts in anticipation of the powder and sunshine. Although many […] SnowBrains | April 27, 2021 0 Comments
SCARPA Maestrale XT Boot Review: The Perfect Backcountry Boot for Any Outing Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week Backcountry skiing continues to become more and more popular; it seems like every ski boot brand in the industry now has a touring boot. With the sheer amount of boots available to choose from, it can seem like a daunting task to select the right one. Touring boots are optimized for different things; some […] Gear Review Clay Malott | February 9, 2021 0 Comments
Gear Review: 2020 K2 Mindbenders 99TI 2020 K2 Mindbenders 99TI: Lengths: 170cm, 177cm, 184cm, 191cm Rocker: All-Terrain Rocker Stiffness: 8 out of 10 stiff Weight per Ski: 4lb 4oz [170cm] | 4lb 9.5oz [177cm] | 4lb 15oz [184cm] | 5lb 2oz [191cm] Dimensions: 138 / 99 / 123mm Sidecut Radius: 18.5m [184cm], Construction: Titanal Y-Beam | Maple and Aspen Core Factory Recommended Mount Point: -11 cm from center Reviewer […] Gear Review Kyle Mercier | February 8, 2021 0 Comments
Gear Review: 2020-2021 WNDR Vital 100 This week, I had the opportunity to rigorously test the 2020-2021 WNDR Vital 100 ski. There are some aspects that I absolutely love, and others that I would love to see WNDR Alpine improve upon in the future. These are my initial impressions of the ski after 10 days of charging, and I will do a long-term review at the […] Gear Review Clay Malott | December 28, 2020 3 Comments
Gear Review: 2021 K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Ski 2021 K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Skis Lengths: 154 cm, 162 cm, 168 cm, 175 cm Rocker: Tip and Tail Stiffness: 7 out of 10 Weight per Ski: 1833 grams per ski [168cm] Dimensions: 134 / 98 / 120mm [168cm] Sidecut Radius: 15.6m [168cm] Construction: Aspen Veneer Core with Titanal Aluminum Y shaped Layer Factory Recommended Mount Point: -10.5 cm […] Gear Review John Persons | December 11, 2020 0 Comments
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Toasty Fingertips With Retro Style: Hestra Wakayama – a 2019/20 Ski Glove Review The Wakayama Mitten from Hestra. Where do I begin, well I’m female. Ergo, my hands get cold, and I mean really cold. Even on the not-so-cold days, and especially on the -40F days. I’ve been skiing Colorado every winter for the past 10 years, and always with Hotronic boot heaters, and a beloved pair of Hestras. The Wakayama is […] Gear Review Boo Radley | March 27, 2020 0 Comments