Our on site X Games blogger, Michael, gives his update on Day 1: The X Games are unique in many ways, but really makes them stand apart from team sports is how they showcase how hard one individual has worked to get to where they are. That thought crossed my mind yesterday as […] Read more…
The 2014 Winter X Games are now underway and we have our on site blogger Michael Arriola in Aspen to give you daily coverage and updates through out the week. Here’s his break down of what you need to know: Time to head to the 2014 Winter X Games, and whether you’re a […] Read more…
As a follow up to my previous article about the She Jumps Organization, I decided to answer the question why jump In? I caught up with the busy Pacific Coast She jumps ambassador, Lindsey Clark, for 4 quick questions to explain why you should get involved with She Jumps. 1. How did you get […] 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…
As women take a dominant role in the ski industry, the number of women specific ski clinics and women only ski events is skyrocketing. So leave the boys at home and ski with the girls. It’s always inspiring to ski with a group of ladies that rip. Whether you are learning to ski or sending […] Read more…
Recently one of our Buyers, Greg, got the chance to be flown out to look at the popular high end ski clothing brand Kjus. Here is his recap of the trip: Every year I head off to Europe to look for new and interesting things to buy for our Skis.com customers. This year I had […] 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…
When you head out for a day of skiing, staying warm is one of the things that should rank high in importance. Gloves vs. mittens is really an age-old question that has plagued skiers and snowboarders for years. Protection for your hands is a requirement for staying warm, but which one will keep you the […] Read more…
So, you’re thinking about giving skiing or snowboarding a shot. Fortunately, you’ve got a friend who’s been doing it for years and in an attempt to be helpful has uttered those famous last words, “I’ll teach you”. Is this the best way to get started? We say no! Here are our 5 reasons to take […] Read more…