How Many Pairs Of Skis/Snowboards Do SnowBrains Readers Own? The classic question of how many pairs of skis do you really need to own will probably never be answered because so many people have different opinions. There are many factors that affect the answer to that question, and it really comes down to the individual. For those who ski 100-plus days a season and travel to different regions, the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 11, 2025 0 Comments
SCOTT Partners With Sickos Crew On Exclusive Ski Goggle Collaboration SCOTT, a global leader in sports equipment and apparel, is proud to announce a new collaboration with the high-energy adventure group, Sickos, to launch a one-of-a-kind SCOTT Shield Goggle. This partnership combines Scott’s industry-leading innovation with the daring style of the Sickos Crew, resulting in a product built for those who push their limits on the slopes. The SCOTT x […] Industry News Press Release | February 10, 2025 1 Comment
How Much Does it Cost to Outfit a World Cup Skier? World Cup ski racing equipment is highly specialized and expensive. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) sets limits and specifications for the types of equipment racers can use. Outfitting a ski racer is more complex than it appears. When a racer kicks out of the start house, the retail cost of their gear for that one race can easily […] Brains David Michael | August 21, 2024 0 Comments
Intuition Liners: Elevate Your Skiing Experience Skiing equipment can be daunting to replace. Once one finds their gear, it can be convenient to keep the equipment for as long as possible. For me, I have had the same pair of Nordica boots for the last six years. I have had some problems with them, but after replacing my old liners with Intuition Liners, I have a […] Gear Review Breya Bergom | January 22, 2024 0 Comments
How to Get 30% Off Ski and Snowboard Rentals at 50 Different Destinations in North America and Europe With ski season starting, any last-minute equipment may be hard to find and expensive to obtain. Luckily, ski and snowboard rentals are 30% off at 50 different destinations in North America and Europe. TravelZoo is partnering with Ski Butlers to offer this great deal and even pick up athletes’ rentals when they are done. In order to receive this offer, […] Industry News Breya Bergom | December 7, 2021 0 Comments
Why is Skiing in Jeans Such a Big Deal? Skiing in jeans is a controversial issue in the ski community. No one would think that a random tourist wearing a slab of denim for ski wear could come with so many presumptions from random bystanders, yet here we are. Among skiers and boarders on the mountains, the most commonly known negative connotation of a skier is known as a […] Industry News Breya Bergom | September 8, 2021 4 Comments
The Future of the American Ski Shop: How Local Shop ‘FOTM’ Survives and Thrives During a Pandemic Privately owned ski shops must already compete with mega online retailers, corporately owned stores, and big-box retailers, so the idea of trying to survive a worldwide pandemic may seem daunting if not downright impossible. And as world leaders beg us to keep our social distance and avoid gatherings of almost any size, our local ski shops are begging us to […] Industry News Alex K | November 13, 2020 0 Comments
Introducing SkiClicker: Innovation For Ski And Boot Rentals? [arve url="https://vimeo.com/371332880#at=44"] Alex Camerino | September 5, 2020 Likes Tweets 2 Comments
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