Gear

Apres Ski Hot Spots

Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced skier, a long day on the slopes can really take it out of you. During your ski trip, getting out of your ski gear and unwinding at the end of the day is just as important as having fun on the slopes.

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How to Save Money on Your Next Ski Trip

With all of the ski gear, travel arrangements, and accommodation, planning a ski trip either for yourself or your entire family can be costly at best. However, there are a number of ways that you can save on everything from travel, ski equipment and lift tickets.

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Snowseekers Offers Something for Everyone

Snowseekers is a club for skiers, snowboarders, and other winter sports enthusiasts that was originally founded in northern Illionois, but now has members from all over the US. A combination of families, couples, and singles, Snowseekers members get together for at least two western ski trips a year, as well as one Midwestern ski adventure for skier and snowboarding enthusiasts alike.

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Skiing in New England

Historically, many ski areas in New England have not drawn in the large numbers of crowds as places like Tahoe or other ski areas on the western side of the country. However, with the US economy on the upswing, the coming Winter Olympics and a promising snow outlook in many New England states, many of the area’s ski resorts are hopeful for a great season.

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Northern Michigan Ski Season Off to Slow Start

For skiers in the northern US, many Michigan ski resorts were slow to open this past December. Despite many disagreeable weather conditions on the part of mother nature, three of northern Michigan’s largest ski areas are now open to the public, and are expected to bring in record numbers of visitors to area ski resorts this year.

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Four Snowboarding Styles

If you are shopping for ski gear, snowboard gear or are just looking to learn more about snowboarding in general, you should have a good idea of the four basic snowboarding styles, and know what kind of riding you want to try or what kind of rider you are.

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Good Ski Goggles for Style and Ventilation

If you are an avid skier, it is very likely that the one piece of ski gear that you value over all other pieces of equipment is a good pair of ski goggles. The latest technology, to be released later this year are goggles with a digital camera mounted in them that can take both still images and video.

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Carve Skis – Experience The Feeling

Carve skis, also known as carving skis Carve skis, also known as carving skis, carvers, parabolic or shaped skis came into being in the early 90’s after the advent of the snowboard. Previously skis were typically long with straight parallel edges that were the same width from end to end. Skiers who took up snowboarding [...]

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Ski Jacket – Buying Hints

Ski Jacket – Buying Hints Your ski Jacket is one of the most important purchases you can make apart from your ski gear. It can mean the difference between having a fabulous day and a miserable one. You want your ski jacket to be stylish but it must also serve its main purpose which is [...]

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Ski Gear – Buying Gloves

Ski Gear – Buying Gloves Your budget is always a factor when buying gloves or ski gear. However, there is one thing you should not compromise on and that is your ski gloves. If your ski gear budget means you have to make some sacrifices along the way it is better to forgo style than [...]

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