DISCLOSURE: AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES. READ THE FULL DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO. ALL AFFILIATE LINKS ARE MARKED #ad Not all base layers will fit all conditions. There is a big difference in temperature between going skiing at the beginning of January or in mid-April. And […]
Beginner’s Guide
How to choose the best back protection for skiing
DISCLOSURE: AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES. READ THE FULL DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO. ALL AFFILIATE LINKS ARE MARKED #ad Back protectors have long been a staple among elite race skiers, ski cross athletes, off-piste enthusiasts, and snow park trick skiers. Spinal protectors are also still more […]
Best family ski resorts at Christmas
If your biggest wish for Christmas is to spend some quality time o the slopes together with your family, you’ve come to the right place. Below, I’ve compiled a list of the best child-friendly ski resorts, you can go to during the holidays. But in order to do that, I […]
What is Après-ski? All you need to know
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]