A site about skiing by someone who loves to ski
Traveling is not an exact science, to say the least. Some journeys might be smooth and uneventful from start to finish, even if you don’t prepare for them too well. On the other hand, some travels might be frustrating, discouraging, and downright horrific due to circumstances completely outside everyone’s control. […]
So you’ve set your heart on an amazing ski trip, with plenty of snow glittering on the slopes, and the thrill of zooming down every one of them. Unfortunately, it’s summer. For most ski resorts that you know of, this means huge patches of grass, closed run, or yucky slush […]
Disclaimer: The content in this article is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you […]
I rarely write a post about a single brand. This time though, I had to make an exception, because I think the Beardo Beard Hats, ski masks, and balaclavas are hilarious. The Canadian company Beardo launched the original Beard Hat in 2006. It is the invention of Canadian-born Jeff Phillips, […]
Taking good care of your ski boots is important if you want to keep them for many years. And the most important thing is to keep warm and dry after a day on the pistes. If you don’t make sure to dry your boots completely dry each night, the humidity […]
I’ve roamed the coldest forums of the internet, wandered through the icy corridors of groomed subforums, and sought out the wisdom of the skiing Elders (most of which were younger than me). The Elders agreed to answer my questions if I sacrificed a pair of old 190 cm Salomon MLX […]
You should wear a helmet when you ski. Helmets help reduce the severity of a range of injuries like skull fractures and lacerations. A helmet may even save your life one day, if you fall and hit your head on a rock, a tree or on a hard icy slope. As […]
Ski goggles can be very expensive, but you don’t need the most expensive ones, to enjoy your holiday. In fact, you can get some great budget-friendly ski goggles, which offers a great bang for the bucks. Further down you in this article, I’ll present some great budget-friendly options. But first […]
Good gloves and mittens are an absolute necessity when you go skiing. But how do you choose which ones to buy? Here is a quick overview of different types of gloves and mittens, what to expect from them, together with some personal recommendations of the best for skiing. For the […]
Here’s a list of recommended ski clothes that are either high-quality products and/or items which provide excellent value for money. These items are either from brands, that I trust from experience, recommended by friends, or from thorough research. If a piece of clothes is very popular, but I see multiple […]