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 […]
Choosing The Right Skis – What You Need to Know Before Buying
It used to be so simple in the 80’s…. Skinny and long was the name of the game and every skier was hot doggin’ on the same planks. With the invention of shaped skis everything changed! Nowadays there are far too many skis to choose from. If you owned the ideal pair of skis for […]
What To Carry in A Backpack While Skiing – My Necessities
I’m the kind of person that likes to be over prepared when I’m skiing on the resort or in the Backcountry. Carrying a few extra pieces of equipment can keep you comfortable on the resort and alive in a worst case scenario behind resort ropes. I wear a pack 50% of my days on the […]
Avalanche Airbag Backpack Effectiveness | Are They Worth the Money?
We wear seatbelts in cars and life jackets in boats, so why aren’t all backcountry skiers strapping on Avalanche Airbags? Airbag’s are a contentious topic among backcountry enthusiasts. Frankly, the only thing the majority of experts can agree upon is that TERRAIN choice is always the root cause of deadly avalanche incidents. When it comes […]
Skiing with a Backpack | PROS & CONS
Should I ski with a backpack? This is a question I often ask daily before heading out to the mountain. If you’re into backcountry skiing, this isn’t something you ever have to contemplate. Wearing a backpack is a requirement for carrying your shovel, probe and additional safety gear. However, backpacks aren’t just reserved for backcountry […]
Spot X Review 2022/2023 – Pros and Cons After 2 Years
Whether I’m trekking, day hiking, skiing or fishing a remote river I always have my Spot X Satellite Communicator in my backpack. In the backcountry, an SOS call and a timely rescue could make the difference between living and dying. Carrying a satellite communicator should be a requirement for anyone adventuring in the backcountry. Most […]
Foggy Ski Goggles – 7 Ways to Stop & Prevent Snow Goggle Fogging
It’s a blower powder day you’re getting the best laps of your life. All of the sudden, your goggles FOG UP, you can’t see a damn thing so you tone down your riding and squint the rest of the way down the hill fighting off snow projectiles attacking your eyes. Regretfully you have to sacrifice […]
