Skiing Articles

Why is Skiing So Tiring? & How to Recover Quickly

Why is Skiing So Tiring? & How to Recover Quickly

Skiing is an exciting and challenging sport both for your body and your mind. Many people find that by the late afternoon, their bodies start…

Why Skiers Wear Backpacks and What to Keep in Them

Why Skiers Wear Backpacks and What to Keep in Them

It’s no secret that ski gear essentials include more than your skis and boots. In fact, the skiing industry revolves around getting the most out…

Best Ski Edge Sharpener & Tuner

Best Ski Edge Sharpener & Tuner

If you’re interested in using ski edge sharpeners, you may want to check out our review that includes the top options available. We’ve included the…

How To Ski: Ultimate Beginners Guide (10 Easy Steps)

How To Ski: Ultimate Beginners Guide (10 Easy Steps)

Have an upcoming ski trip and wondering what to expect? In this free guide, I’ll explain absolutely everything you need to know about how to…

How to Ski While it’s Raining 🌧

How to Ski While it’s Raining 🌧

Sometimes, when the temperatures are warmer (usually at the beginning or end of a season) it can rain in the mountains instead of snow. It…

Prizm vs ChromaPop Ski Goggles; Which Is Best?

Prizm vs ChromaPop Ski Goggles; Which Is Best?

Interested in upgrading to either a pair of Oakleys that use Prizm technology OR a pair of Smiths that use ChromaPop but not sure which delivers…

How To Ski Powder (Practical Tips for Beginners)

How To Ski Powder (Practical Tips for Beginners)

Powder – the dream of every new and expert skier alike. Powder surfing is the epitome of action-packed skiing films and how every skier imagines…

Gloves Vs Mittens: Which is Better for Skiing & Snowboarding?

Gloves Vs Mittens: Which is Better for Skiing & Snowboarding?

Choosing the right gear to keep your hands warm on the mountain, whether your snowboarding or skiing, will make the difference between hours of enjoyable…

Who Owns Ski Resorts? Mountain Ownership Explained

Who Owns Ski Resorts? Mountain Ownership Explained

Most mid-large ski resorts are privately owned corporations while some smaller resorts are owned by community non-profit organizations. There are around 637 ski areas that…

How Much Do Skis Weigh? Average Equipment Weight 🏋

How Much Do Skis Weigh? Average Equipment Weight 🏋

If you’re packing for a ski trip or loading up a friend’s car you might want to know the average weight of skis, skis boots,…

How To Ski Backwards or Switch

How To Ski Backwards or Switch

I’ve just learned to ski forwards, why would I want to ski backward! You might be wondering. You’re right, skiing backward is not for everybody. So…

How To Protect Your Knees From Injury While Skiing

How To Protect Your Knees From Injury While Skiing

Whether it’s from weak legs or skiing on steep terrain above your ability, knee injuries are unfortunately a common injury for skiers. In this guide,…

Short Vs Long Skis: What’s The Real Difference?

Short Vs Long Skis: What’s The Real Difference?

You might be wondering, what’s up with ski length – I thought it was to do with height, and then I saw a fully grown…

#1 Trick To Stop Ski Goggles Fogging Up

#1 Trick To Stop Ski Goggles Fogging Up

Are your ski goggles fogging up? It’s not only annoying but dangerous for your ability to ski or snowboard safely down the mountain. The best…

How Long Do Ski Boots Last? & When to Replace Them

How Long Do Ski Boots Last? & When to Replace Them

So you’re still skiing on an old pair of boots and you wondering when is it a good time to upgrade, and how to know…

How Dangerous Are Chairlifts? Unbiased Facts

How Dangerous Are Chairlifts? Unbiased Facts

If you’ve never been on a chair lift before, getting on and off can look daunting or you might have seen some scary viral videos…

Rental Skis: What Level Ski is For Me?

Rental Skis: What Level Ski is For Me?

Planning an upcoming ski trip and wondering what the best ski to pick at your resorts rental shop? Then this guide is for you. I’ll…

How To Store Skis & Snowboards

How To Store Skis & Snowboards

So you’ve invested hundreds in a new pair of skis and you want to know how to keep good care of them, so they can…

Difference Between Manmade Vs Natural Snow? ❄️

Difference Between Manmade Vs Natural Snow? ❄️

So you’ve heard that ski resorts can make snow, and you might be wondering: so what’s it like? Can you tell the difference when you…

Why Do Ski Boots Hurt My Feet? Practical Solutions

Why Do Ski Boots Hurt My Feet? Practical Solutions

It’s an all too common occurrence; discomfort or pain in a skier’s feet because ski boots are rubbing or pressing against skin and muscle. Wearing…

Skiers Guide to Different Types of Snow (& What They Look Like 🌨 )

Skiers Guide to Different Types of Snow (& What They Look Like 🌨 )

If you’re new to the mountain you might not realize that there are a whole host of different types of snow depending on how it’s…

Mounting & Remounting Your Ski Bindings: FAQs

Mounting & Remounting Your Ski Bindings: FAQs

Mounting skis is when you attach bindings (the device that holds your ski boots) to your skis whereas remounting means moving or replacing your skis bindings…

How Long is a Typical Ski Season?

How Long is a Typical Ski Season?

Interested in learning to ski and want to know how much time on the mountain you’ve got?  The exact length of a ski season depends on…

5 Smart Ways To Protect Your Skis From Theft

5 Smart Ways To Protect Your Skis From Theft

So you’ve just bought a brand new and expensive pair of skis and you’re wondering: what’s the best way to keep them safe? How come everyone…