Ahh, yes, après-ski. That magical and mystical part of a ski holiday, where the skis have come off your tired feet, and round two of the fun begins. But what is après-ski? Which ski resorts have the best après-ski? And what should you wear? Let’s snow-plow our way through those […]
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Save your Knees. How to choose the right Ski Binding
A lot of skiers (not you and me of course!) invest a lot of time on choosing the fanciest ski jacket, the coolest looking goggles, the best boots, and the most awesome skis. Not many invest time in choosing the right ski bindings, even though this is one of the […]
What ski equipment do I need for my first ski trip?
DISCLOSURE: AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES. READ THE FULL DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO. ALL AFFILIATE LINKS ARE MARKED #ad So you’ve finally decided to join the dark side? Good for you! Skiing is a lot of fun. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably a bit […]
How should I take care of my ski boots?
DISCLOSURE: AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES. READ THE FULL DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO. ALL AFFILIATE LINKS ARE MARKED #ad Your ski boots are the most important purchase next to your ski jacket. And a good ski boot is an investment so naturally, you want to take […]
Should I wear a helmet when skiing?
Through the years, I’ve heard arguments for and against wearing a helmet while skiing. So, I decided to research to see if I could come up with a definite answer. So, should you wear a helmet when skiing? Yes! You should definitely wear a helmet when skiing. Wearing a helmet […]
How to find a snow-sure ski resort
Not all winters are created equal. While some winters offer lots of snow, others offer almost none at all. Everyone who has been on a ski trip, with no snow can agree, that looking up at closed ski runs with huge spots of green grass or trying to ski in […]
Are ski jackets warm? The complete guide to ski jackets
Last season it was time for me to buy a new ski jacket. It had been a while, and a lot of the technology that goes into making a ski jacket had changed. So I had a lot of questions, and I had to do some research. So I thought, […]
Can I use drones on ski slopes?
DISCLOSURE: AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES. READ THE FULL DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO. ALL AFFILIATE LINKS ARE MARKED #ad I own a Mavic Pro 2 drone with the fly more combo from DJI. And I absolutely love to fly it. I also love skiing. So, of course, […]
What ski length and profile should I get? How to pick the right ski.
I’m sitting here thinking about the time when I first started skiing in the 1990s. At that time the average all-mountain recreational skis had to be 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) longer than your body and those nice curved carving edges didn’t exist. Luckily, those days are over. But what ski […]
11 Reasons why Skiing is Awesome!
I love to ski! But before I went on my first ski trip 23 years ago, I couldn’t for the life of me comprehend why people would spend a week outside in cold weather and snow. I finally caved in due to some mild peer pressure from my friends in […]