Flylow, one of the most popular brands in the ski industry, has roots in New England
Working alone, out of his mother’s basement in Colorado in 2005, Flylow founder Dan Abrams was exactly where he wanted to be. Even if it…
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New Hampshire racing legend Bode Miller is launching a new ski brand
Fresh off appearing at Cannon Mountain's BodeFest last weekend, New Hampshire skiing icon Bode Miller has announced a new venture. The two-time overall World Cup…Read More
New crop of helmets and goggles is heads (and eyes) above the rest
Heads up everyone. Your brain and vision are the most important tools you’ve got for performing your best and keeping you safe out on the…
Boot manufacturers peek into past to bring back the rear-entry
In the movie world, sequels don’t often measure up to the originals. Need I say more than “Little Fockers” or “Grown Ups 2?” Occasionally, though,…
These apps can do much more than just track your day
My favorite new smartphone app this season is the one that communicates directly with my socks. (There’s a sentence I never imagined I’d ever write).…
Gift ideas for the skier or snowboarder on your list
Shopping for the skiers and snowboarders in your life isn’t always easy. The worst outcome is to give something as a gift that never again…
Check out the latest in skiing innovation to boost your game on the slopes
Factory closures, raw materials shortages, stalled shipments and rising prices. The ski industry hasn’t been immune to the cascading production challenges brought about by a…
Country Ski and Sport planning to host ‘largest ski show in the country’ in November
Last fall, when Boston’s Snowbound Festival was officially cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ray Stenson’s plan went into action. The result was a four-day expo…
Trendy eyewear that’s perfect for stylin’ both on and off the slopes
Having endured some eye procedures over the years, keeping them protected from the elements during outdoor activities — skiing especially — is at the top…
Innovation boosts performance in these 2021 ski models
Manufacturers aren’t tapping into newly discovered materials and compounds to produce this season’s most innovative skis, but rather, they’re incorporating creative thinking and engineering during…
The advantages of shopping local for ski gear
Here’s a classic example of the many differences between browsing the web and shopping for ski equipment online and visiting your local alpine shop. As…
New England native is raising the bar on the ski-buying experience
The way former Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk figures it, if there were some truth to everybody he has encountered over the years saying that…
There is an unfolding controversy facing the ski wax industry
Having not been raised as a ski racer, my relationship with wax over the past several decades has been and remains somewhat distant. Sure, there…
