After what feels like a myriad of mediocre ski movie trailers, Travis Rice’s first look at his new film ‘The Fourth Phase’ is a breath of fresh, exciting air. The camera angles combined with insane air and lines makes for what looks to be one of the best snowboard movies that I can remember in […] Read more…
The perfect ski town cabin is essential to the perfect ski trip. Here is my secret stash of cabin perfection, all nestled in “hot spots” for skiing. Enjoy! The Log Cabin Motel, Pinedale WY The Log Cabin Motel is hidden in the sleepy little town of Pinedale. But don’t let the dusty appearance and one stop light […] Read more…
Buckle up, winter is coming. Check out these resorts already receiving snowfall this week in October. Aspen Snowmass Copper Mountain Jackson Hole Telluride Keystone Crested Butte Loveland Winter Park Read more…
Fall is here and winter is around the bend. It’s time to start sharpening those skis, picking your pass, and watching for opening day near you! With a heavy snowfall forecast for this upcoming season everyone is anxious to see what happens. Places in Canada are already getting snow, so we thought we’d round up […] Read more…
You’re a city slicker by week, but when the snow starts falling a second home (ski lease) in the mountains sounds dreamy. Without loads of cash sitting around, most people don’t have the option of buying this type of expensive escape. Enter the ski lease, a seasonal lease for a home near your favorite resorts, […] Read more…
Okay, let me start off by saying that pretty much any ski movie gets me super psyched up, even mediocre ones. But this year’s Matchstick Production’s film trailer, Fade to Winter, has left me disappointed and even a little depressed. Let me explain, first and foremost the trailer seems to focus on the idea that […] Read more…
There are many different ways to train for skiing in the off season, but one way that often gets overlooked is inline skating. Sure, we’ve posted blogs about it before with Inline Skating Will Make You A Better Skier Part 1 and Part 2. But now Brennan Rubie, PSIA instructor and World Cup Giant Slalom […] Read more…
Image from Jamesj via Epicski Gapers are gapers right? No, not exactly. Gapers come from an array of cultures and creeds, boasting different looks, beliefs, and family units. For example, the Joey (northeastern gaper) usually sports a Buffalo Bills or New York Jets starter jacket but is without kids in tow. The Joey normally combines forces with […] Read more…
Here at Skis.com, we sell fun. So we like to have fun in our office and keep things light. What’s the best possible way to keep a light, fun atmosphere? Make it dog friendly of course! So we’ve decided to introduce the world to our dog crew that makes our days just a little bit […] Read more…
1. Skis and Bike Are Worth More Than Your Car Image of newschoolers 2011 goggle tan contest winner When those Dynastar Legend XXL’s came out in 2004, they totaled $700, which included a bro hookup on the Pivot binders mounted to those bad boys. Combine that with a $3,000, full-suspension Santa Cruz mountain bike and your toys are […] Read more…