Skiers are constantly jealous of the comfortable boots snowboarders get to wear. However, they probably don’t know that many snowboard boots cause extreme pain despite their more comfortable exterior look. How to Stop Your Feet From Hurting in Snowboard Boots Snowboard boot pain can be caused by anything from incorrect Read more…
Skiing has long been a sport associated with knee pain and injuries. Knee injuries account for 25 percent of total injuries experienced on the mountain. Preventing knee injuries on the slopes and knee pain after a day of skiing can rely on a number of factors, ranging from your skiing Read more…
In modern times, our smartphones and other gadgets go just about everywhere we go. That includes the ski resort, side country, and back country. Many skiers want their phones nearby to snap photos for social media or to listen to music while cruising down the slopes. Our phones and other Read more…
The soreness and exhaustion you feel after a long day on the mountain is an obvious reminder that skiing is an intense sport. Although, many skiers don’t notice that they’re working up a sweat in the cold temperatures or underneath layers and layers of snow gear. Staying hydrated on the Read more…
Most ski instructors will insist you have a set of poles in your arsenal of ski equipment. That’s because ski poles can help you maintain balance, shift weight quickly, and skate through flat sections more easily. However, there are several instances on the mountain where you and your kids can Read more…
Downhill ski poles are the most common ski poles you’ll find. This is because skiers of all ages and skill levels tackle downhill terrain, which can range from green runs to double black diamonds and beyond. Most importantly, downhill poles need to be lightweight enough for all-day use, yet durable Read more…
Carbon fiber ski poles are known as some of the most high-performance poles in the ski industry. Carbon poles offer an incredibly low swing weight, a light, comfortable feel, and flex that allows you to transition more effortlessly from one turn to another. A carbon fiber pole can help you Read more…
Ski poles are an essential piece of ski equipment. They aid your rhythm as you perform turns, help you skate through flat sections, and boost confidence on tricky terrain. However, an expensive high-performance pole is not typically needed by the everyday resort skier. Your average skier will want a pole Read more…
Advancing your skills as a skier is extremely gratifying. Your turns are becoming more precise, you’re learning to navigate more difficult terrain, and you’re starting to feel like your gear doesn’t quite match your skill level. This means it’s probably time to upgrade from basic beginner ski poles to more Read more…
Backcountry skiing isn’t just a term for riding powder and trees anymore. It’s a massive category in the ski industry, and it includes sub-categories of terrain. One of these categories is side country. Side country is defined as areas of the mountain that you can access via chairlift or gondola, Read more…