Why Skiing Solo Is The Best (Even Though It’s Dangerous)
People always ask me the same question: “Do you get lonely skiing by yourself all the time?” And the answer is no. Never! Do I get lonely travelling alone? Sure. Driving for hours, eating dinner by myself, editing videos and figuring out where the hell I’m going to sleep can get lonely. But skiing? That’s […]
The Most Overrated Ski Resorts in North America
Every skier has that one resort they think is overrated. The one everybody raves about, where you finally show up expecting your life to change and leave thinking, “That was it?” These are mine. And yeah, some of them are going to piss people off. Before you start throwing ski poles at your screen, this […]
The 10 Snow Types Every Skier Needs To Know
Most skiers divide snow into two categories: Good & Bad. Powder = Good. Anything that makes your skis chatter, grabs your boots, or sends you over the handlebars = Bad. But that approach can make you miss some ridiculously good skiing. A mountain that hasn’t seen fresh snow for a week might still have smooth, […]
How to Ski & Snowboard (Without Being Rich)
Everyone thinks skiing is only for rich people. But, it is possible to stay broke and still ski. Today I’m going to tell you how. If you would prefer to watch this post in video format go check us out on YouTube. Trust me, it’s way better than reading :). What Happened to Skiing? […]
Ski Run Ratings Explained (Beginner to Expert)
Have you ever arrived at a new mountain, stared at one of those lovely trail maps, picked a blue run, and then thought… why does this blue square feel like a black diamond at my home mountain? Well, you’re not crazy. Today I’m investigating the entire ski resort trail rating system from green to extreme, […]
From Intermediate to Expert – Ski Tips That Don’t Suck
Not everyone looks forward to ski lessons. When I was a kid, I absolutely hated structure. I thought ski lessons were the worst. Why the heck would I do drills when I could be jumping over things, skiing through trees, side trails and straight lining down the mountain. Funny enough, I grew into loving the […]
How Much to Eat and Drink While Skiing & Snowboarding
Poutine, burgers, chicken fingers, and cold beer—sounds like the lodge menu at your local ski resort, doesn’t it? There’s no doubt that skiing is hard work; it leaves you ravenous by the end of a day. Believe it or not, moderate skiing burns well over 500 calories during the course of a ski day. For […]
16 Skiing Myths Debunked
Skiers are some of the best storytellers I know. Frankly, I can’t wait until I’ve got grey hair and can start telling old man stories to my friends and grandkids. There are a lot of common misconceptions in skiing, and in this post, I’m going to debunk them. Let’s do some Myth Busting! Myth: […]
The 10 Best Snacks for Skiing and Snowboarding
I was recently out for a backcountry ski adventure with some buddies, and I marveled at their genius pocket snack selection. These lads were pulling out smoked coho salmon, homemade fruit leathers, and nuts I had never seen before nor could pronounce. Now these dudes are outliers, and I’m a supporter of keeping things stupid […]
How to Prevent Skiing Injuries and Improve Performance
As an obsessed skier and snowboarder, nothing is worse than being sidelined due to an injury and having to watch your best buddies enjoy the season’s biggest storms. My journey to pain-free skiing and preventing injury involved not only practical on-snow practices but also off-snow routines. So what’s the secret sauce to preventing ski and […]