Seven days after the opening ceremonies, and the United States has five gold medals during the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. These five U.S. athletes are everything from underdogs to favorites, breakout stars to established contenders. Let’s check out the five gold-medal-winning performances for Team USA thus far: Red Gerard, Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0nJr_cpYWU The first […] Read more…
It’s no secret that skiing is not cheap. Year after year it gets more and more expensive to go out and enjoy our favorite sport. As lift ticket prices continue to rise, cost of gear rental continues to rise, and even the cost of food at most resorts continue to rise. But here at Skis.com, […] Read more…
Protect your head and your shred cred with the Giro Union MIPS Helmet Helmets are dominating the mountains these days, and there’s a really good reason for that. Helmets have become an essential of a piece of equipment, just as much as your skis or boots, because they can save your life. As the use […] Read more…
Skiing + Smartphones = High-Tech Heaven If you’re one of those skiers who turns off his phone while he’s out cruising the mountain, you might want to think twice about that. There are dozens of smartphone apps out there dedicated to helping you ski better, safer and have more fun on the slopes. Those little […] Read more…
Everyone is aware of the mega-ski-resorts, and in the day and age of Epic Passes, the Mountain Collective, and the new Icon pass resorts like Vail, Squaw/Alpine and Park City Mountain Resort are becoming the norm. If you are looking to avoid pricey lift tickets, expensive lunches and long lift lines you will definitely want […] Read more…
Many skiers overlook the importance of having properly-sized ski poles. When it comes down to it, they are much more important to your skiing than just helping you shuffle around through the lift line. Correctly-sized ski poles will help you keep your weight balanced in the proper position and help you time your turns. For […] Read more…
That’s the new hashtag from the NSAA and parents Kelli and Chauncey Johnson On Christmas Eve 2010, the unthinkable happened to the Johnson family when they took their three children – Elise, 5, Millie, 3, and Logan, 4 months – skiing at Hogadon Ski Area near Casper, Wyoming. Hogadon is a family-friendly ski area with […] Read more…
Just what in the heck is a Super G, anyway? Flip on an Olympic skiing event and there’s a good chance what you find looks nothing like what you’re used to seeing at your favorite resort. These other-worldly athletes are masters of their trade, and the Olympic ski events are designed to test their skills […] Read more…
The dogs are back and there are more now than ever! Here at SKIS.com we love our dog friendly work environment, and since our first and second installments of Meet the Office Dogs of SKIS.com, we’ve had quite a few new additions to the pack. Are you ready to meet our newest furry friends? Jackson […] Read more…
The sun beams light through the turquoise colored sky, casting sparkles throughout the snow-covered landscape. As you gaze at the elevation afoot, your peripherals are filled with the richness of green pines. The only sound present is the occasional skier descending down the mountain. The swooshing rhythm of snow-to-ski friction is like music to your […] Read more…