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…
Candide Thovex is back with yet another glorious edit. The high flying, fast skiing, stunt crazy skier has made quite the name for himself. Sit back, buckle up and enjoy the latest in premiere POV skiing. Read more…
Skis.com’s Kid’s Design Your Own Ski Contest recently ended, and we are excited to announce our winners! Thank you to everyone who participated, all the ski designs looked great! It was tough to pick just 3 winners from all the amazing artwork entered, and a special thank you to everyone who voted and helped us […] Read more…
Ski fashion trends come and go, and some don’t leave fast enough. So I have put together a list of some of the worst trends in skiing fashion that I can remember. Full disclosure, I was born in the late 80’s so most fashion faux pas that happened before that time aren’t going to be […] Read more…
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”1″ gal_title=”SIA 2016″] Although it has been a tough year for the ski and snowboard industry due to weather issues, the Snowsports Industry of America (SIA) put on an amazing trade show nonetheless. Brands showed up in droves to flaunt their new styles, products, and tech. The trends for skis next year are […] Read more…
They’re are a lot of ski and snowboard bum stories out there floating around, but most have a similar message, skiing/snowboarding is the best and being broke isn’t that bad for a few years. But this story about a snowboard bum’s life out west brings a bit more to the table and might even inspire […] Read more…