A Renter’s Guide for Choosing Snowboards

March 28, 2016 Leave a Comment

Do you like floating through powder? Or cruise through groomed runs? The snowboard that you use will affect ride quality and performance. What to Know About Different Types of Snowboards The first thing you think about when choosing a board is the kind ...

Skiing Basics: The Importance of Clothing, Accessories, And Attitude

February 29, 2016 Leave a Comment

The prospect of going downhill at high speeds is exciting, but don’t let the adrenaline rush get to your head. If it’s your first time to go skiing, there’s a lot more you need to remember than just making sure you have the right size of skis. To make ...

Downhill Skiing: Why It’s More than Just a Thrill Ride

January 16, 2016 Leave a Comment

Getting fit may not be the first thing that immediately comes to mind when you think of downhill skiing or snowboarding. After all, making your way down the slope is all about the adrenaline rush, right? Did you know, though, that the balancing and ...

Snow-Packed: What to Bring on Your Ski Vacation to the Vail Valley

December 16, 2015 Leave a Comment

Vail, Colorado has been a favorite ski and winter destination in the country and worldwide. The valley’s top feature, Vail Mountain, offers a variety of challenging ski spots and scenic, snow-coveredlandscapes. It is home to the finest snow sports schools ...

PSA to Skiers: The Right Pair of Boots Enhances the Experience

October 28, 2015 Leave a Comment

Skiing is a fun, exhilarating experience. Whether you’re a newbie or you’ve had your fair share of downhill slopes, it never stops being a desirable activity any time of the year. The right equipment plays a big part in that experience, to be truthful. ...

What Type of Snowboarder Are You?

September 30, 2015 Leave a Comment

Snowboarding is a fun and adrenaline pumping activity that is a must-do during winter. Before you satiate your need for speed down a slope, you need to choose an appropriate snowboard based on terrain and ability. So, What Type of Snowboarder Are ...

Snowboarding in Powder

December 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

Step One Borrow, rent, or buy a powder specific snowboard. Powder boards tend to be directional with a wider nose than tail. They will also tend to be a rocker camber. Step Two Set your snowboard bindings as far back as possible, while maintaining a ...

What to do in Vail

December 17, 2014 Leave a Comment

So you’ve just finished skiing and are wondering what to do with yourself. It’s time to get your apres on. For those who don’t know “apres” skiing are the festivities that ensue after a hard day of skiing. It usually mean going to the bar, drinking some ...

How to Adjust Bindings

December 10, 2014 Leave a Comment

[box type="warning"] DISCLAIMER: ALWAYS HAVE YOUR SKI BINDINGS MOUNTED, ADJUSTED, SERVICED AND INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED SKI BINDING TECHNICIAN.[/box] Every year at the Vail hospital there are dozens of people who have destroyed knees because they ...

How to Ski Powder in 4 Steps

December 3, 2014 Leave a Comment

Skiing powder is simply the best! Once you know how to ski the pow, it will be the only thing you want to do.You’ll start looking at all the weather maps, driving across the states chasing storms, and bringing a snorkel on every trip. You’ll be a full ...