Buried on the side of Mt. Hood is Windells Summer Ski Camp. Founded sometime in the late 1980s, Windells has been the leading winter sports skills camp through the major modern evolution of winter sports. They’ve hosted some of the most famous ski and snowboard athletes including Shaun White, Ryan Sheckler, Kevin Pearce, Tanner Hall, […] Read more…
On May 4th, 2016, POV skier Leo Taillefer dropped his latest edit on the world. Shot entirely at night with the use of a GoPro and a headlamp, it leaves us wondering, will he be the next Candide Thovex? For years Candide Thovex has been stunning us with his incredible and unique POV ski edits. […] Read more…
One of our Ski Experts, Adam, talks about spending a day on the hill with his family and how it differs from the regular life of hardcore ski junky. You probably know Adam from our Videos or talking on the Phone. Skiing with my 6 year old son and a 9 year old daughter requires […] Read more…
Teton Gravity Research has finally released the long awaited crash reel from their latest film, Paradise Waits and it holds some of the gnarliest falls I’ve ever seen. After seeing the film, and now watching the crash reel, there’s no questions that they pulled out all the stops for this one. Want more? Checkout […] Read more…
Brooke, one of our Content Developers, recently skipped out on an afternoon of work to hit up the sun-shining slopes at her local resort. Sitting in an office all day with fluorescent lights above you and the hum of computers in your ears can be pretty draining. So, it’s important to take time to get […] Read more…
With spring right around the corner, it’s important to pack for the varying weather conditions. In a single trip you might experience anything from freezing temps to bluebird days and you’ll want to be as prepared as possible. Here are some tips to minimize your packing while getting the most out of your clothes. Keep […] Read more…
The Oakley Prizm lenses provide game changing effects on contrast and light to provide the best overall experience in varying conditions. Historically speaking, lenses have been created by contrasting dye colors against light colors to provide highlights in your vision. While this process has proven effective, it also requires compromising certain shades of light in […] Read more…
It’s March and for some parts of the U.S birds are chirping, it’s warm outside and people are getting that itch to get out and enjoy spring. Today however, the phone rang and the local school district in my wonderful town announced – due to the hazardous weather and 6 inches of snow fall – […] Read more…
Going Skiing in Japan? There’s a Guide for That. It’s on every skier and snowboarder’s list, or at least it should be. Those who have discovered the playful pillows and bottomless powder found in Japan will be spewing about it for months on end and have probably already booked next year’s trip. What else will […] Read more…
For years, helmet technology and protection was rated on a single direction, vertical impact test that rated how significantly a helmet protected the head in a straight on crash impact (imagine a vertical fall straight to the head). As the action sports industry continues to grow, however, more and more emphasis on multi-directional crash scenarios […] Read more…