For the past couple years, we’ve partnered up with SkiandSnowboardMonth.org to sponsor Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. It’s no secret that the ski industry is desperate for fresh meat, but learning to ski or snowboard is full of obstacles. SkiandSnowboardMonth.org was put together to encourage people to get out on the slopes. Between the […] Read more…
Mikaela Shiffrin, most notably known for her dominance in slalom racing, has had one hell of a week competing in Semmering, Austria with back-to-back wins in the Women’s GS. This is proving to be an exceptionally strong start for Shiffrin after a knee injury sidelined her for a portion of the 2016 race year. Check […] Read more…
Just last week I was on my way to the local ski resort and BAM, black ice. Growing up in a winter state, I’ve always been aware of black ice, but never experienced it. Shocking and scary, plus you can find yourself stranded in cold, wet temperatures with often extended rescue times. Let’s take a […] Read more…
I was fortunate to spend the opening weekend in Utah at Solitude, Snowbird, and Snowbasin. While conditions varied from a killer powder morning to tracked out bumps to slick patches one thing was consistent. It was opening weekend and everyone was stoked to get out after an unseasonably warm fall and a bit of a late […] Read more…
Look who had a great time skiing in Utah @skiutahsnowrpt ! Our 2015 #firstdayfaces winner – Jackie and her kids. pic.twitter.com/96RhZ4K5CC — Ski&Snowboard Month (@Learn2SkiBoard) March 21, 2016 This year we’re excited to join forces with SkiandSowboardMonth.org to support this year’s #FirstDayFaces campaign. The #FirstDayFaces movement was launched to help encourage people to get outside […] Read more…
Traveling for ski season is expensive, there’s no real way around it. You can, however, make it easier on yourself and manage to pinch a couple pennies at the same time. Here’s a couple quick tips on how to best travel for a ski trip. Make the Best Use of Space The airlines are tricky. […] Read more…
The title pretty much sums everything up, it was simply awesome. The Swiss Alps are stunning, the town of Saas Fee was charming, and the snow was plentiful for the time of year. Now that I have that out of the way, let’s get down to how I ended up lucky enough to be in […] Read more…
Our head buyer, Jenna, recently took a trip out to Vermont to spend the week hanging out with the crew from Burton. Checkout all the details below. Fall is an incredible time to visit Vermont. The changing leaves paint the rolling hills and mountains of quaint little towns like Stowe. Elderly folks taking carriage rides […] Read more…
The 2017 season is ramping up and it’s time to start looking for gear. This year we’ve seen major growth in the youth ski lines so let’s take a look at 5 trends coming for the 2017 season. Extended Grow Clothing This is a major trend that’s been pushing over the past couple years. Ski […] Read more…
Labor Day has passed and the snow is already falling. Just this week a man in Montana made first tracks of the season. While it might not be snowing near you, it’s time to start thinking that way. Pull out your old gear and let’s start dusting off the cobwebs. Charge Your Boot Heaters We […] Read more…