How to Maintain Ski Boots | 5 Essential Boot Care Steps
A Skiers bond with their favourite boot is stronger than holy matrimony. Ski boots are inherently uncomfortable. And frankly, it seems kind of nonsensical to stuff our toes into hard plastic in sub-zero temperatures for recreation. Thanks to improvements in boot technology and the variety of modern models, finding a comfortable and high performance boot […]
How To Sharpen The Edges Of Your Skis or Snowboard | A Beginners Guide
Many skiers on the west coast often neglect their edges. Sharp and burr free edges are the secret to buttery smooth carving turns. Also, they are almost required when you drop into a couloir and the first sound you hear is crunching as you try to get under your feet. When I was skiing in […]
How To Layer For Skiing & Snowboarding
Resort, Backcountry and Nordic skiers all share one common challenge. How to layer to keep yourself at that perfect body temp all day long! It is such a challenge to regulate your temperature when you are clipped into your skis. I’ve had years of practice layering and I still manage to find myself swimming in […]
How To Wax Skis | A Beginner’s Guide to Proper Ski & Snowboard Hot Waxing Techniques
When I began skiing I didn’t understand the importance of gear maintenance. I would take the skis into the shop once at the start of the season and forget about it. This is an okay strategy if you only ski a handful of days every year. But, if you ski as much as I do, […]
Ski Boot Buying Guide – How To Find Ski Boot Size, Fit and Flex
A good, well fitted, ski boot is the single most important piece of equipment to spend money on as an avid skier. I know I’ve said this before in my ‘How to ski cheap’ post but other than a new helmet and well fitted boots, you can purchase all of your other skiing gear second […]
Backcountry Survival Kit Essentials
Having the proper survival gear with you could save your life if you run into some trouble in the backcountry. Everyone has their own preference in terms of weight and the safety gear they like to carry. At a minimum, regardless of your abilities and no matter the length of your wilderness adventure you should […]
Learn To Ski “Cheap”
Time to get started! Maybe you recently watched “All.I.Can” or you’ve been watching ski clips on YouTube for years. You can just imagine yourself tossing cork 1080’s to the tune of Sail. Let’s face it…. It’s time for you to get out there. Although you won’t be riding like the pro’s yet, there is […]
