The smartest way to travel with your skis this winter It’d be nice if we all had a world-class mountain in our backyard, but that’s not the case for most skiers. Air travel is a necessity if you want to ski the biggest and baddest mountains out there, no matter how frustrating it may be. […] Read more…
A primer on the different ways you can Nordic ski You’ve undoubtedly heard the term Nordic skiing thrown around, but have you ever stopped to think about what exactly it means? Many people use “Nordic skiing” and “cross-country skiing” interchangeably, but that’s not technically correct. Nordic skiing actually is a term used to encompass a […] Read more…
I absolutely love the cold. As a die-hard snowboarder I try to get outside in the winter as much as possible. On top of snowboarding, I ice skate, I skied as a kid for a few years and I’ve even tried XC skiing a few times. For some reason though, I’d never been snowshoeing. So […] Read more…
It’s that special time of the year right now, winter time. And nothing gets me in the winter mood more than an amazing collection of ski movies. In fact, ski movies Sundays are my favorite season tradition. Just grab some ski friends, pile on a couch with some brews, and let the snow magic begin! […] Read more…
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…
The ski world lost a legend Wednesday night when pioneering director Warren Miller passed away in his home on Orcas Island in Washington at the age of 93. Writer, producer and director of over 500 action-adventure films during his lifetime, Warren Miller was the voice of skiing for over six decades. The release of his […] Read more…
In the midst of ski season, there is a lot of fun to be had. Shredding down a mountain with buddies, taking warm-up breaks at the lodge and ending the day with a well-deserved pizza sounds like the perfect day to me. But before you step foot back on the mountain, it’s important to learn […] Read more…