The calendar may indicate that we are in spring and that May is right around the corner but with snow storms still hitting areas and lots of snow still around from a cold winter, there’s definitely a lot of time left to hit the slopes. In the Midwest, ski resorts are still open and in […] Read more…
After 4 days at the SIA show (Snowsports Industry Association) in Denver last week I and 6 other employee buyer/testers headed to Copper Mountain for the ski demo. For the last 4 or 5 years we have gone to Winter Park to do the testing. It was a very pleasant change to test at Copper. […] Read more…
Every year at the end of January myself and my team of buyers for Skis.com and Snowboards.com head out to Denver for the annual SIA show (Snowsports Industry Association) to see all of next years gear. This year was no exception; ten of us spent 4 days at the show and then 7 of us […] Read more…
It only happens every 4 years and this year is shaping up to be a spectacular year in the Winter Olympics. The US has some strong representation in skiing and snowboarding events. And with new events like skiing halfpipe and slopestyle, it is sure to be an interesting few weeks on the snow. Many of […] Read more…
Let me start out here by saying that I am not a doctor nor am I recommending any specific treatment. With that said, I have suffered with Altitude Sickness (Also called Mountain Sickness) for over 35 years. This is what I have learned and what I have done to deal with it. While I spend […] Read more…
I just got back from my annual guys ski trip. Every year for the last 14 years I plan a ski trip to a different location for myself and a group of guys. There are usually about 12 of us every year and we always go at the beginning of December, we get amazing deals […] Read more…
Replacing skis has nothing to do with the graphics, although early 2000s graphics on a ski in 2014 doesn’t look too good, but what matters is what’s happening underneath the topsheet over time. The abuse from the mountain conditions, skiing style and technology changes over time can greatly hinder the performance of skis. Regular maintenance […] Read more…
Check out these 5 movies which offer pretty memorable scenes that take place on the mountain. While I chose not to list ski movies like Aspen Extreme, Ski School or Out Cold, these are definitely sequences worth taking a look at. 1) Dumb and Dumber (1994) Harry (Jeff Daniels) and Mary (Lauren Holly) spend […] Read more…
There are a lot of different factors that need to be considered when booking a ski vacation: flights, resorts, hotels, packing and so on. Sometimes things go overlooked that you will regret later, when it’s too late to do anything about them. Here are a few things to consider while putting together your ski vacation […] Read more…
Okay, yes I do own and operate Skis.com and I am very particular about my skis. Most people would think owning two pairs of skis is not necessary, but, there are very good reasons to own more than one pair of skis these days, and here’s why. To be honest 10+ years ago there wasn’t […] Read more…