Poles are one of the key factors that set us skiers apart from snowboarders. With these two simple pieces of ski gear, we can do things snowboarders can only dream of. Cat-tracks? No problem – just push yourself along with your skis. Need to make the trek from one chairlift to Read more…
Overview If you have noticed skiers’ ski poles, you may have found them a bit funky. Trust me when I say, those bodies are made for a purpose. And no, no one bent them out of shape. The very form of the ski poles can create a huge difference in Read more…
Making sure you have the right-sized equipment is always an important piece of preparation before any trip. You don’t want your ski boots too tight or too loose, you want your jacket to be snug but not so small you can’t layer up, and you need to make sure your Read more…
Hitting an annual average of 80-100 inches of snow, and 25 feet of the white fluffy magic piled up every winter, the eastern state of Vermont is home to the Green Mountains. As such, one can easily imagine the state turning into an absolute Winter Paradise, even more so during Read more…
Winter fun is incomplete without a skiing trip. Winter wonderlands are nothing in front of the snowy ski resorts in Tennessee. The Tennessee- North Carolina border provides ample options to spend winter vacations at top Tennessee ski resorts. The great smoky mountains are home to most of these ski resorts Read more…
If you are new to the world of skiing, which is a vast dimension in itself, you would rightfully be confused by complex terminology. The words rocker, camber, etc., are thrown around, along with phrases like early rise, deep powder, full rocker, and much more. Ski rocker and ski camber Read more…
While sitting by the fire in a slope-side chalet, I took one last sip of gluhwein in an effort to warm myself. Wrapped in the arms of that red magical spell, I dreamt of blueberry tartlets. Now you must be wondering, why am I continuously talking about food in this Read more…
Massachusetts is the go-to place when it comes to family-friendly, affordable, and great skiing day trip up in the snowy mountains. If you are someone looking for the most scenic and picturesque views while skiing down the hill, then Massachusetts is the right place. Massachusetts is a decent choice for Read more…
Stay Warm with Liner Gloves The other day I was practicing my carving when I whipped into a carve too fast and ended up tasting snow. It’s a familiar scenario for me. As I picked myself up, caked in snow and looking like a funnel cake, the biting cold singed Read more…
At first glance, it might seem like skiers aren’t actually doing much work. After all, they’re simply standing on their skis and sliding down the mountain… right? Well, as any skier or snowboarder will tell you, it’s actually one of the best forms of exercise out there. I remember when Read more…
Background Noise With a Purpose The other day, a friend (as friends often do) was complaining to me. He went on a tirade about how his wireless headphones wouldn’t stay put as he skied. If you have ever worked out or partaken in any physical activity while listening to a Read more…
Once you have been skiing long enough, that crisp sound of snow being carved up by your skis doesn’t have the same ring to it. Don’t get me wrong, it’ll always be a satisfying sound, but after a while, it begins to lose its luster. When you find yourself humming Read more…
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