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Ski Boot Fitting 101 – 10 Tips for the Best Ski Boot Fit
Measure twice. Buy once. Ski Boot Fitting Tips Whether you're shopping for ski boots at your local ski shop or buying them online, knowing how to measure and size your foot, plus understanding how a boot should feel, are the first steps to getting the best boot fit. Buy boots that are too small, and you're guaranteed cramped, sore feet. Buy boots that are too big, and you're headed down the blister road. Here are 10 ski boot fit tips for getting your boot fit right the first time. Ten Tips For the Best Boot Fit Measure your foot in centimeters Ski boots are typically available in what is called mondopoint sizing. Mondopoint is an international sizing system that relates your shoe size directly to…
Gear
Showers Pass Apex Mountain Bike Pants
Extend Your Riding Season with the Showers Pass Apex Mountain Bike Pants You might recognize Showers Pass as the brand that makes bomber rain gear for cycling, born and proven in the damp climate of Portland, Oregon. Turns out their bike-know-how extends beyond rain gear. Last spring, I tested the Showers Pass Apex Mountain Bike Shorts and loved them. Their… Read More
Bikepacking Gear Reveiws – Salsa Handlebar bag
Ready. Set. Pack. Salsa EXP Handlebar Bag Review Choosing the best bikepacking gear is a lesson in weight, space, function and durability. Salsa Cycles strikes a nice balance in their bikepacking handlebar bag – the Salsa EXP Series Anything Cradle Handlebar Kit. The three-part set-up includes the EXP Anything Cradle, the EXP Dry Bag and an Anything Cradle Accessory Pouch. The… Read More
Bikepacking Gear Reveiws – Ortlieb Handlebar Bag
Waterproof. Durable. Secure. Ortlieb Handlebar Bag Review Well known for their bike panniers, Ortlieb has been making bomber-grade, waterproof bike packs since 1982. So, it’s no surprise that the Ortlieb bikepacking handlebar bag serves up secure, waterproof storage in a durable and easy-to-use design. Clean and simple describe the bag well. But it’s far from basic. It’s a minimalist dream… Read More
Rocker Ski Racks
Rocker Ski Racks Skis have a way of cluttering your garage, hallway, closet or wherever it is that you happen to store them. We all know what happens when you simply lean your skis against the nearest available wall – if they don’t fall over right away, they will fall over eventually, often taking a few other choice items with them on… Read More
Features
2022-23 Ski Season Snow Forecast – La Niña vs El Niño
Winter 2022-23 Ski Season Forecast It’s that time of year! Time to start dreaming about winter. And what better way to fuel your backcountry powder skiing dreams than to obsess about long range weather forecasts, La Niña vs. El Niño and the latest temperature trends in the equatorial Pacific that directly influence the big picture weather through the El Niño… Read More
Rocker Ski Racks
Rocker Ski Racks Skis have a way of cluttering your garage, hallway, closet or wherever it is that you happen to store them. We all know what happens when you simply lean your skis against the nearest available wall – if they don’t fall over right away, they will fall over eventually, often taking a few other choice items with them on… Read More
Eco-Friendly Bike Chain Lube and Cleaning Supplies
Eco-Friendly Bike Chain Lube, Maintenance and Cleaning Supplies from Mountainflow A clean, lubed bike is a happy bike. It’s a simple concept, but even basic bike maintenance takes time and the right supplies. You can clean with traditional dish soap and water, but why not do it right and use environmentally friendly cleaning supplies and bike chain lube. The innovative folks at… Read More
Portable Solar Panel – Backcountry Charging with a GoSun Solar Panel 10
GoSun 10 Watt Portable Solar Panel Phone, GPS, head unit, camera gear, headlamp, the list goes on. Carrying electronics in the backcountry is the norm these days. Keeping them charged over the course of a multi-day backcountry trip, however, is a project of its own. Portable batteries are an obvious solution and are great for a single device for a… Read More
Movies
Children of the Columbia – A Skier’s Odyssey
Children of the Columbia – A Skier’s Odyssey by Sherpas Cinema Canada’s Columbia Mountains are home to some of the most sought-after powder skiing on the planet – think the Monashee, Selkirk and Kootenay ranges. And a mighty river runs through it all. The Columbia River, fed by thousands of high peaks in south-central British Columbia, lights the homes of… Read More
Ski Dreams – DPS Shadow Campaign – The Abbey
Ski Dreams – DPS Cinematic Volume V – The Abbey Getting closer to winter . . . DPS skis offers fresh fuel to stoke the ski dreams. Shadow Campaign Volume V – Episode I – The Abbey A lone skier arrives in town, only to find abysmally wet and soggy conditions. Seeking respite from the rain, he finds solace and redemption… Read More
DPS Shadow Campaign Ski Film Series Volume V
You know the drill. You know the feeling. There’s no real rush for winter to arrive, because we know it will arrive in time. But would the anticipation process be the same without some encouragement from the slow release of ski film trailers to help fuel the fire . . . Here’s the latest from the crew at DPS skis… Read More
And so it begins, ski movie trailer season is here – The Hoji Movie
Matchstick Ski Movie Trailer – The Hoji Movie The Western states may be blanketed by hot temps and wildfire smoke, but ski movie trailer season is here! Behold the Hoji Movie . . .
