7 Pieces of Gear You Need to Upgrade This Season Welcome to an exploration of the gear upgrades that can make your skiing or snowboarding experience more comfortable and enhance your performance on the slopes. This guide will look at seven essential gear items, from boots to goggles, that can significantly impact your winter sports adventure. These upgrades are designed to help you enjoy your time on the mountain to […] Kenneth Condon | October 6, 2023 0 Comments
The Top 9 Tips for Buying and Selling Gear at the Ski Swap Fall is here, and that means one thing, it’s ski swap season! Time to grab some new gear for cheap or turn last year’s setup into a stack of cash. Here are our expert tips on how to work the ski swap like a pro. BUYING 1. Get there early. All the best deals will be gone in the first hour or […] Mike Lavery | September 28, 2023 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA Report: Surreal Pink Sunset Skiing Above Lake Tahoe Report from December 13, 2022 I awoke in Park City, UT, at 4 am. On the road by 4:30 am. It was dumping snow in the Wasatch as I crested and fell down Parleys Summit. I felt a little crazy for leaving powder, but I knew what awaited me on the side of the desert… “The Three Musketeers” on audiobook. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 14, 2022 2 Comments
How To Build Your Ultimate Ski Quiver When you first get hooked on skiing, you probably only own one pair of skis or even rent them. As you progress, you eventually buy something more advanced. You quickly notice how completely different one ski can feel from another. Related: You Have A Ski Quiver, Should You Have A Boot Quiver Too? This is why many advanced skiers often […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 2, 2022 7 Comments
[VIDEO] The Amazon Delivery Man Who Delivers Packages on Skis [arve url="https://youtu.be/6DmLQvcavXc"] SnowBrains | May 12, 2022 Likes Tweets 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
“The Best-Preserved Ancient Skis Ever Found:” Archaeologists Unearth 1,300-Year-Old Wooden Skis From Norwegian Ice Although skiing never gets old, skiing itself is old—really old. In 2014, archaeologists discovered a single, 1,300-year-old wooden ski frozen in the ice on Digervarden Mountain in southern Norway. The ski once belonged to an ancient hunter or traveler or both. Fast-forward to September of 2021 and archaeologists have found the single ski’s missing counterpart. Together, they’re among the best-preserved […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | October 19, 2021 4 Comments
Faction Unveils Eco-Conscious Limited Edition Touring Ski in Collaboration With Protect Our Winters (POW) Faction announced last week that their new limited-edition free-touring ski is now available in stores. The ski, a collaboration with Protect Our Winters (POW) is fully aligned with the non-profit’s climate recommendations and Faction’s need for top quality and performance. Related: VIDEO: “Roots” | Official Teaser for the Faction Collective’s Latest Ski Film If you look closely at the composition […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 19, 2021 0 Comments