Ski shops’ junior lease programs serve up valuable rewards
I try to avoid it like I would avoid hurtling myself over a frozen waterfall of thick blue ice, but every once in a while…
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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…Read More
Check out what’s new in skis for the 2019-20 season
From asymmetrical sidecuts to hybrid cores to carbon builds and varied rocker profiles, ski manufacturers are dialing in design and performance to meet the needs…
Positive Trends: Sales among boarders, women growing
There is plenty of good news to report in the snowsports marketplace this season — even if growth in participation remains somewhat flat — and…
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…
Feeling cold on the slopes? Upgrade your gear
Every ski resort in New England, including my favorite in Vermont, had a great week while I was sitting at my desk at work a…
Kneebinding unveils Carbon14, lowers price point
KneeBinding, Inc. of Stowe, Vermont, continues to raise the bar with the Carbon14, introduced for the 2018-19 season. This new model offers all the same…
Headed into the backcountry? Stock up with these essentials
On the frontside, ski accessories are generally fun to own, enhancing our comfort, our entertainment and our social reach, should we want to do that.…
Industry execs share secrets for shopping for ski socks
I’ve written many a ski boot story over the years, covering anything and everything about boot technology, comfort (or lack thereof) and performance. I’ve talked…
Tech Talk 2019: Endless upgrades bolster your experience
Is it outside the realm of possibility for you to hire your own personal ski coach to be with you every day you’re out on…
As cross-country participation soars, the gear has never been better
With participation rates soaring some 18 percent in just two years, cross-country skiing is the fastest-growing segment in the industry. Five million people participated in…
Popularity contest winners feature solid colors, clean lines, lean fits
Just because my personal philosophy of snowsports fashion is about holding onto what works best for as long as possible — much to the dismay…
Boot Investments: These grade-A options could kick up your performance
You know that box we’re living in? The one where we need to be wise with our spending, where we should be thinking twice about…
