A site about skiing by someone who loves to ski
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
I have feet shaped like those of a duck. Or, maybe more accurately, my feet are shaped like those of a duck, if ducks had a high arch/instep. Finding the right pair of ski boots, therefore, has been a nightmare. I finally found peace with some custom made ski boots. […]
Every time I have a conversation with someone who is curious about skiing, the question always comes up: can I go skiing without ski lessons? My answer usually is, “yes, of course, you can ski without going to ski school, but even though you could, doesn’t mean you should!” The […]
Skiing is expensive! Especially if you are a first-time skier. Some might even call it posh or a rich person sport! You need to get a lot of different equipment before you are ready to hit the slopes. Maybe you also need to rent some stuff. And then there is […]
One thing I love to do when I go skiing is to take a break in a restaurant with a scenic view. I have one thing, that I have to have on each skiing trip and that is spaghetti bolognese in the sun at around 10.000 feet. Also, I like […]
So you’re about to embark on your first winter adventure in the mountains and want to get the most bang for your buck. And maybe you’re wondering, “which sport is going to get me the most riding time?” You might also consider bringing your kids for their first time on […]