Buying Women’s Skis Can Be Harder Than You Think After skiing the same Völkl Kikus for eight years, it was time for a change. Don’t get me wrong, I loved those skis, and they served me well. They are still my teaching skis for days when I know I’m just lapping the magic carpet. But those skis have taken a massive beating, and it was time to upgrade. It […] Gear Review Gabrielle Gasser | March 8, 2024 16 Comments
Wide Skis and Your Knees: Bigger Isn’t Always Better Even though most ski manufacturers haven’t released their winter 22/23 ski lineups, it’s never a bad time to learn more about ski design and performance. It seems like nearly every skier is opting to ride skis that are wide underfoot, and indeed, the market reflects this trend. From 2012 to 2017, there has been a 25% increase in wide ski […] Lynn Barlow | February 20, 2024 11 Comments
15 Reasons Why I Won’t Date A Guy Who Can’t Ski… I think my sister said it best, “I can’t date him because he can’t ski!” One run down the mountain sealed this guy’s fate, and just like that he was ghosted. I know this sounds harsh, but all the lady skiers out there know what I’m talking about… You meet a nice boy, he takes you out on a date, and […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | February 14, 2024 31 Comments
Peak Skis Using Innovation to Bring Skiing Into the Future Last season I began noticing folks ripping around on a brand of skis I’d never heard of before–Peak Skis. I asked around and learned that the skis are designed by legend Bode Miller (the best United States male alpine skier), and that the skis had a “KeyHole” design that folks seemed to love. So when I was asked if I […] Featured Article Lynn Barlow | January 29, 2024 1 Comment
Porsche x Head Collaboration Just in Time for the Holidays If buying a new Porsche fresh off the lot is not in this year’s holiday budget, you can at least treat yourself to new Porsche x Head skis and gear. The full lineup of products designed collaboratively by Porsche and Head showcases exactly what happens when two speed-oriented powerhouses join forces. From jackets to skis you can look and feel […] Industry News John Cunningham | December 7, 2023 0 Comments
J Skis Releases Shane McConkey Inspired Saucer Boy Ski Blades Just in time for the ski season to really get going, J Skis out of Burlington, Vermont, just released a radical new pair of ski blades honoring Shane McConkey. The SB Saucerboy Promodel X-Treme II McConkey x J Skis collaboration was made in a limited edition run, and there are only a few pairs left out of the 300 produced […] Industry News John Cunningham | November 27, 2023 0 Comments
The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing Early season backcountry skiing is fun. Skiing in fall among the turning Aspen trees with untracked blower powder is a treat, but being aware of its dangers is vital to keep in mind. Related: Why Early Season Snow is Dangerous in Colorado | News Release: CAIC Trees Tree skiing is some of the best backcountry skiing, but early season snow coverage […] Avalanche Clay Malott | October 20, 2023 4 Comments
Why a Narrower Backcountry Ski May Be Best for You In today’s day and age, it seems like wide skis continue to get more and more popular. While the mid-fat ski has brought a powder revolution with increased flotation, there are also severe downsides to a wide ski, especially in the backcountry. Related: Wide Skis and Your Knees: Bigger Isn’t Always Better First of all, we must define a “fat ski.” […] Backcountry Clay Malott | October 11, 2023 3 Comments