How to Fix Knee Pain | Exercises & Workout Routine for Outdoor Athletes
As an obsessed skier I don’t want to miss a day or sit on the sidelines due to a knee injury or debilitating pain. In another life I was a a collegiate baseball player and I used to squat way too much weight, way too often. Miserably sore knees were just a fact of life […]
13 Affordable Ski Gear Accessories & Upgrades
The world is polarized these days… thankfully there is a higher power that maintains harmony, peace, love, stoke but mainly… A great day shredding in the mountains! Okay, I admit, this whole maintaining the balance thing might be a little bit over the top. But I think we can all agree that a good day […]
15 Steps to Prepare for the Ski & Snowboard Season
Pack away your banana hammock because the leaves are dying, the temperatures are falling, and the precipitation is pummelling. Praise The Heavens. Summer’s great and all, but nothing beats champagne pow slapping you silly as you rip down an open mountain face. So the offseason is almost over, what now? You’ve already bought/upgraded gear and […]
How To Store Ski & Snowboard Gear Properly in The Offseason
There’s a single sentence that I struggle to stutter every year. Something us skiers have to say. Seven words so powerful it takes weeks conjure the strength to spell. I am forced to speak these words once a year when the wonderful wonders of winter are no more. “IT’S TIME TO HANG THE BOOTS UP.” […]
How To Ski In Spring – 15 Tips For a Spectacular Spring Day On The Slopes
Slashing slush, stomping tricks, slugging beers and scissoring moguls. And doing all of this, in a t-shirt, shorts and maybe even in the buff. Spring skiing is lighthearted, relaxed, and loads of fun. Just because the powder has perished and the snow is receding it does not mean that you need to stop shredding and […]
How To Re-Waterproof, Clean and Maintain Ski Jackets & Pants
No one likes feeling damp, wet, and cold… Staying dry on the ski resort or in the backcountry is the key to enjoying every turn and skiing/riding every ounce of fun out of a day on the mountain. Most of us ski and snowboard junkies wear ski jackets or shells with some level of water […]
How To Buy Ski & Snowboard Goggles – Fit, Features, Lenses & Style
The day has finally come to put your trusty pair of ski/snowboard goggles to rest. Maybe you ran into a tree branch, stepped on them at the Apres, or finally get to treat yourself to an upgrade. I ski hard, especially in the trees and find myself in need of a new set of goggles […]
Buying a New Ski Helmet – Find the Right Fit, Features & Style
I’m so thrilled you found this article. It means that you want to protect your brain bits and are thinking about buying or upgrading your current helmet. THIS IS AMAZING. Skiing and Snowboarding is the best hobby in the world, but, its inherently dangerous. You only get one brain and protecting your noggin is of […]
SIZE MATTERS – How To Choose The Right Ski Width
If you’re in the market for new skis choosing the perfect set may feel like an overwhelming process. Width is on the forefront of ski design right now and the most common question I hear during the ski buying research process is ‘What Ski Width Should I Buy?’ Waist width isn’t the only thing that […]
When To Replace Old Ski Equipment – Skis, Boots, Bindings, Helmet and More!
I’ve got a close relationship with all of my ski gear, ESPECIALLY my boots. You marry your boots and date your skis. Once I am comfortable and trust any piece of my ski equipment, I have a very hard time giving it up. Believe it or not skiing on old equipment may actually become dangerous […]