It’s been almost 4 years since we last saw our winter ski and snowboard favorites represent the US in the biggest competition in the world, the Winter Olympics. This year the event takes place in only a few short weeks in PyeongChang, South Korea, starting on February 9th. In this blog we’re going to cover […] Read more…
Did you know that Michigan has more ski resorts than any other state, with the exception of New York? Unbeknownst to much of the country, Michigan is actually chock full of great skiing. There are 38 different resorts scattered across the Great Lakes State, with plenty of fun, exciting terrain for you to explore and […] Read more…
Who’s Getting Dumped On? As we near the end of January, in all hopes thaw as come and gone. A few systems are starting to stack up over the Pacific to provide skiers with more of all that is soft and deep. Tahoe is starting get some larger storms, while Utah and Colorado are starting […] Read more…
Straight from the SIA showroom floor This week, the Snow-sports Industries of America (SIA) kicked off their Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show with a massive gathering of retailers, manufactures and exhibits debuting the latest and greatest coming out for next season. Held in Denver at the end of January every year, nearly 20,000 attendees come […] Read more…
Properly cleaning and maintaining your Oakley Goggles, or any ski goggle for that matter, is really simple yet tremendously important. By keeping a clean and scratch-free goggle lens, you’ll be able to see clearly and ski fearlessly while on the mountain. Lens technologies have grown leaps and bounds over the past few seasons. Oakley has […] Read more…
When it comes to the outdoors, temperature and weather play a big factor in your choice of activities and the gear you use. And until recently, down was the most common insulation used to fill puffy jackets and sleeping bags because it offers an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio. But – Down also has its downfalls, and […] Read more…
We put our trust in it, and so should you! The employees here at Skis.com are passionate about the skiing gear they use; if they weren’t, they wouldn’t work here. These aren’t just products we sell, they’re products we use, products we adore. In other words: if it’s good enough for us, it’s good enough […] Read more…
Who’s Getting Dumped On? It has been a bit of a rough season so far this year with a lack of snowfall causing quite a drought for most of Colorado, Utah and the Sierra. A large moisture filled system is bringing some relief to these snow starved areas for the first time in a long […] Read more…
Finding the perfect fitting ski boot is not nearly as daunting as it may seem. Recently, ski boot manufacturers have been producing ski boots that are loaded with high-tech features that will help you improve the comfort and performance, but here we are going to cover the basics that are fairly simple and economical for […] Read more…
Stocking up for winter isn’t all that cheap. From jackets and snow pants, to winter boots and layering pieces, there’s just more stuff you need in the colder months. And if you’re shopping for kids… forget about it. Expect to repurchase items more often as your little ones grow out of their old gear. So, […] Read more…