When you pick up your gear from the ski shop, ski poles are often the last item you collect, almost as an afterthought. However, ski…
So you’re planning a ski vacation abroad and you’re wondering how on earth you’re going to travel with your ski gear? Traveling with skis or…
You might have come across jib skiing or jibbing when reading a magazine article but never realized what it entailed. The origins of the word…
Unlike most occupations that expect tips, there are no hard and fast rules for ski instructors. Making just what to tip them a confusing annoyance…
With day passes rising every year, many people are turning to season passes at their favorite mountains to alleviate some of the costs of a…
Ski goggles are an essential piece of every person’s ski attire. To the point where a day skiing without goggles can be nearly impossible if…
When it comes to skiing, wearing the proper base layer under ski pants is key. The base layer under the ski pant is your layer…
Skiers’ enthusiasm for the different ski disciplines is endlessly variable, as their personalities. For some, skiing is a few groomed runs in the morning followed…
Waxing skis help them to perform better and have a longer working life. However, repeated waxing can build up residue and create an uneven base…
Sometimes when you’re browsing in the ski shop, you’ll come across a customer who tries out different skis by standing them upright and bending them…
A lot of skiers decide to buy their own ski boots after enjoying a few trips. They’re not cheap admittedly but correctly fitted they are…
Ski skins are an essential piece of gear for skiing. You can’t go uphill without them. You need to attach them to your skis to…
Do skiers make much money? There is no pro skiing league. No NFL for ski jumpers. Yet every four years, we see Olympic skiers advertising…
Every year lift tickets get more and more expensive, making it harder for people to ski. Especially if you are new to the sport and…
Once you have been fitted for your new ski boots you are ready to get out on the snow. The fit of any boot is…
Compared to other vacations, a ski trip is pretty involved. You will be staying in an alien environment of high altitude and cold weather. At…
Despite the continued threat of global warming, skiing remains a popular pastime for millions of skiers and snowboarders each year. At the same time enthusiasm…
Have you ever snowmobiled in the morning and wished you could just put your boots on and go? You are probably thinking, “I don’t need…
So, you have this newfound interest in skiing, and you want to go but you know nothing about it. What can you do? Who can…
How can you shake up your skiing performance and improve when you feel stuck with boredom? What activities can you practice to improve your skiing?…
Ski touring’s popularity grows with each season as skiers seek out a bit of peace and calm away from the buzz of commercial resorts. At…
Unpacking a brand-new pair of skis from the factory is a treat for any skier. Most people’s first impulse is to put them on and…
In ski resorts, chairlifts are a clever invention that transports thousands of skiers up the mountain every day. They are simply designed with some clever…
Downhill skiing is such a unique sport that it is easy to think that you could never practice it at home. Yet plenty of people…
