More skiers and snowboarders are wearing helmets than ever before – and for good reason. The most recent statistics from the NSAA (National Ski Areas Association), collected during the 2015-16 season, reported that 80% of all skiers and snowboarders are wearing helmets when they ride. As more information becomes available on the potential for head […] Read more…
Frontside skis are the most popular style of skis for women, excelling on the groomers where the majority of skiers will spend their time. Typically less than 85mm at the waist, frontside skis for women are designed to spend nearly all of their time on the groomers with little ability to head off the beaten […] Read more…
It’s time to ask…Are your kids ready for skiing? What’s the right age for your kids to start skiing? I’ve heard that question a lot from parents, and there is usually a range of answers depending on who you ask. If I were to take a poll amongst my friends and acquaintances, I’d probably find […] Read more…
Frontside skis are often overlooked in favor of their wider all-mountain brethren and the ultra-fancy, high-performance carving skis of the world, but the fact of the matter is, this style of ski reaches out to the majority of skiers. Not all skier’s have easy access to the dreamy types of conditions and terrain that are […] Read more…
Cross-country skiing can be a tough sport to get into if you don’t know where to begin. You may be thinking: What equipment do I need? What do I need to know before I’m ready to hit the trail? How can I be sure I stay safe? With the proper guidance, you can take up […] Read more…
8 Inches of New Snow Delivers a Bona Fide Sierra Powder Day https://youtu.be/arBaPSgYz04%5D After my recent trip to Mammoth Mountain’s opening day, I was anxious to get back on skis. The sore legs had worn off and I was ready to get back into the mountains to lay down some tracks. With forecasts of 3 […] Read more…
It’s time to talk about the Ferrari’s of the ski world: High-performance carving skis. For many skiers, these are the cream of the crop, the ultimate ski equipment for the hard chargers who want to spend their days tearing the groomers to shreds. Today we’ll take a look at the best 2018 carving skis out […] Read more…
While most people around the country are still enjoying moderate fall weather full of leaves changing, cool evenings and putting away their Halloween decorations (while some are already taking out their Christmas lights), here I am packing my skis and gear into the Subaru. For some of us, ski season is starting and we couldn’t […] Read more…
In what may be the flagship model of Rossignol’s 7 Series, the Soul 7 HD brings with it quite a bit of history. The Rossignol Soul 7 HD has been a highly talked about and revered ski since its inception a few seasons ago, and the 2018 version is no exception to this ballyhooed reputation. […] Read more…
The Head Joy Series has really hit the nail on the head, so to speak, the past few seasons. The Joy Series is Head’s line of women-specific skis that have made waves for their ability to provide a smooth-skiing ride for skiers of all levels and styles. The 2018 collection is no exception to the […] Read more…