Skiing Articles

How Long Will My Skis Last?

How Long Will My Skis Last?

Do you own a pair of skis that are starting to look a bit rough around the edges, and now you’re wondering: when is it…

Why Do Ski Resorts With Snow Close Early?

Why Do Ski Resorts With Snow Close Early?

There’s still plenty of snow, you might be thinking so why do ski resorts close early in the Spring rather than later if there is…

Best Ski & Boot Carrier Straps Reviewed

Best Ski & Boot Carrier Straps Reviewed

If you have trouble carrying your skis, can’t quite get the knack of it, or simply want more freedom to move your hands, then a…

Skiing With Glasses: Ultimate Guide

Skiing With Glasses: Ultimate Guide

If you wear prescription glasses and you’re wondering what to do when you go skiing or snowboarding then this guide is for you. With the…

Your Guide to Warm Weather or Spring Skiing 🍃🌤

Your Guide to Warm Weather or Spring Skiing 🍃🌤

Not all days are freezing cold on the mountain. Some days the clouds clear, the sun comes out and the temperatures begin to rise. Typically…

Guide To Buying Your First Ski Boot

Guide To Buying Your First Ski Boot

So your thinking of investing in your own pair of ski boots and you’re looking for a breakdown of all the key information? Great idea!…

Will My Ski Boots Stretch? YES, find out why

Will My Ski Boots Stretch? YES, find out why

If you’re considering buying a pair or new ski boots or have already bought a pair and wondering if you should expect the boot to…

Is Skiing Safer Than Snowboarding?

Is Skiing Safer Than Snowboarding?

If you’re deciding what sport to take up or are a concerned parent and want to know the truth about skiing vs snowboarding dangers, this…

Can Skiing Cause Vertigo or Motion Sickness?

Can Skiing Cause Vertigo or Motion Sickness?

If you suffer from vertigo (the sensation that the world is spinning) or you suffer from motion sickness or a fear of heights, you might…

How to Use Ski Poles (New Skiers)

How to Use Ski Poles (New Skiers)

In this guide, I’ll explain exactly what ski poles are for and how to use them to improve your skiing. If you’ve always wondered how…

Ski Gloves Vs Snowboard Gloves

Ski Gloves Vs Snowboard Gloves

If you’re in the market for a new pair of gloves, you might be wondering what difference is between gloves for skiing and gloves for…

Night Skiing? Read This Guide

Night Skiing? Read This Guide

Night skiing is skiing after sundown and is now offered at many ski resorts around the world, so you can get more time on the…

How to Layer For Skiing: Do’s & Dont’s

How to Layer For Skiing: Do’s & Dont’s

In my experience, proper layering is the key to a successful day on the slopes. An optimum layering system for wearing your ski clothes is…

What Primary Muscles Are Used for Skiing? (More Than You Think)

What Primary Muscles Are Used for Skiing? (More Than You Think)

If you’ve booked your ski holiday or feeling sore after a long day skiing, you might be wondering: what are the main muscles groups that…

How to Ski in a Whiteout with Zero Visibility

How to Ski in a Whiteout with Zero Visibility

We all hope that our ski trip is going to be beautiful sunny days mixed in with fresh dumps of powder. However, you won’t always…

How Much Snow Do Ski Resorts Need?

How Much Snow Do Ski Resorts Need?

If you’re looking to go skiing this season, you might be checking constantly the weather forecast and trying to work out how much snow you…

11 Incredible Ways to Warm Hands While Skiing

11 Incredible Ways to Warm Hands While Skiing

Just like the feet, cold hands often plague skiers who haven’t yet figured out the best way of staying warm. I’ve battle-tested everything so you don’t…

Skier’s Ultimate Guide to Staying Warm

Skier’s Ultimate Guide to Staying Warm

Skiing is an outside winter sport and it’s usually pretty cold in the mountains at this time of year. Be prepared for the cold and…

Skiing Blue Runs for the FIRST Time? READ THIS

Skiing Blue Runs for the FIRST Time? READ THIS

You’ve only ever skied on green slopes and you want to know when it’s time and what its like to ski on a blue slope,…

How To Fall On Skis & NOT Hurt Yourself

How To Fall On Skis & NOT Hurt Yourself

For every new skier, falling on skis is an inevitable right of passage. While I can’t guarantee that every fall is going to be painless,…

Can You Ski While It’s Snowing? (Surprising Answer)

Can You Ski While It’s Snowing? (Surprising Answer)

Is it safe or dangerous? What about visibility? Can you really ski when it’s snowing heavily? Yes – with fresh powdery snow to ski in,…

8 Tips to Keep Your Feet Warm While Skiing

8 Tips to Keep Your Feet Warm While Skiing

There is nothing like cold feet to make you feel miserable on the slopes – except perhaps falling flat on your face. It’s an all too…

Skiing Red Runs for the FIRST Time? READ THIS

Skiing Red Runs for the FIRST Time? READ THIS

You’ve only ever skied on green and blue slopes and you’re interested in moving up a gradient, but before you do, you want to know…

When Does My Ski Need To Be Sharpened?

When Does My Ski Need To Be Sharpened?

If you’ve always rented your skis or are new to skiing, you might not realize that all skis have a sharp edge that needs to…