Let’s face it. Getting to the slopes isn’t quite as easy as it was, say, 6 months ago. With the economic crisis as bad as it is, a ski trip is probably one of the first things to get crossed off your list of things to do. Of course, I could argue [...]
For all those bargain hunters out there, tomorrow marks the opening day of REI’s Winter Sale (Nov 21 – Dec 1). It’s finally time to put away that pair of Kombi gloves you’ve had since 1985 with each finger wrapped in duct tape, or maybe it’s the Nevica one-piece you’re holding onto. Regardless, [...]
Back in the late 80’s, when Nevica jackets and sherpa hats were still the hot new look, K2 released a ski that made all the difference in the world. Maybe it was just the timing since it was the first pair that I was good enough to ride really hard, but the Extreme has [...]
Properly tuning your skis or snowboard is not only important when it comes to performance, but also when it comes to safety. I know I don’t tune my skis nearly enough and that’s partly because I don’t have the time or the money to get it done by professionals every weekend. The best [...]
It’s no secret that the “green” movement is alive and well within the ski and snowboard communities. Hell, mother nature provides us our playground so it better be. But some people are accepting the challenge of promoting environmental sustainability and taking it upon themselves to make massive strides to do their part. [...]
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