It’s May. The grass is green, the flowers are starting to bloom, the temperatures are rising and yet my mind keeps wandering back to the snow. I never have an easy time letting go, and this year was no exception. So of course when I heard that Killington (who had an amazing season) was still […] Read more…
More unspoken rules of the mountain: Back in October I posted a blog called 10 Cultural Faux Pas of Skiing and Snowboarding, a collection of unspoken rules about riding, or what you should and should not do as compiled from the Skis.com office. The list included skiers and snowboarders pet peeves or general social norms of […] Read more…
Having the correct goggle lens for the light conditions that you are skiing in will drastically improve your vision on the slopes. Lenses that are too bright or too dark for the amount of sunlight or cloud cover you have can make skiing challenging for you. Most goggles are available in a wide variety of […] Read more…
Unspoken rules of the mountain: Every skier and snowboarder knows that there are certain unspoken rules about riding, things you should and should not do. Call them skiing faux pas, pet peeves, no-no’s, social norms, or whatever you like, these guidelines are sometimes universal and other times specific to a place or person. As I […] Read more…
Do you find yourself daydreaming about moving to a ski town when this summer finally slips away? That’s okay, lots of skiers and snowboarders do. Especially around this time of year when summer is in full swing and your snow withdrawal is hitting you hard. My advice: Do it. Here are my 6 reasons you […] Read more…
As stated in Part 1, inline skates are now available on Skis.com. Here are three more reasons why every skier should own a pair of inline skates. Work out anywhere with inline skates Skiing requires stuff, a lot of stuff. Boot bags, roof boxes, and backpacks full of gear for a day on the hill. […] Read more…
You may have noticed that Skis.com carries inline skates…lots of inline skates. We have a downright comprehensive selection that caters to any style, discipline and price point. It’s that good. As you know from our selection of winter gear, when it comes to stocking quality hard goods, we do it right. Now, why, you ask, should […] Read more…
If you’re a snowboarder and the movie Out Cold doesn’t ring a bell then you need to quit reading and go watch it right now. OK, now that those people are gone, can we just go over some reasons why Out Cold is the best snowboarding movie ever? Reason #1 – Because everyone can relate […] Read more…
Camo. Some love it. Some hate it. Most think it’s just a fashion trend and they’re neutral about it showing up in clothing. Either way, you can expect to see it in full bloom this year as the trend of camouflage continues at least through the 2014-2015 ski season. We conducted a survey here at […] Read more…
As Men’s Halfpipe was set to start, Mother Nature decided it would toss in some weather to mix things up. The wet and heavy snow was slowing the skiers down, to the point where their normal amplitude and even trick choice was altered. With Lyman Currier getting injured, and Torin–Yater Wallace failing to make […] Read more…