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The Best Runs at Whistler Blackcomb
I grew up skiing Whistler Blackcomb. To say that I know and love the resort is an understatement where my actions speak louder than words, having carved a life here against the odds. But I’m not one of those jaded locals. I’m a fan of visitors, as the visitors drive the resort. Sure it gets […]
What NOT To Do In An Avalanche: Learning From Other’s Mistakes
The Luckiest Avalanche Victim On Earth The other day I saw an unsolicited post catch my eye as the headline had me curious: “Warning: Do Not Ski Off Trail”. Since anyone who knows ANYTHING about snow sliding knows that going off-trail is where the magic happens, I was curious why people would warn such nonsense. It […]
Top Apres Ski Scenes on Earth
For many, the art of the Apres (very appropriately transleted from french to “After” in English) scene is as important to the Ski Resort experience as sliding down a mountain with a waxed plank or two beneath your feet. It has been a staple of European ski culture as long as Jagermeister has been “curing” […]
8 DIY Tips for Tuning your Skis/Board
DIY TUNING: 8 TIPS FOR TUNING YOUR SKIS/BOARD By now you have hopefully read the Part I ofDIY Ski/Board Tuning, which focuses on the equipment you will need for your at-home DIY tuning shop. Getting the equipment is great, but unless you know how to tune your setup properly, you might be in for disappointment and […]
Whistler Backcountry Early Season Trip Report
Growing up near the mountains, I have learned two basic tenets to follow for when to go, and when not to go. It relies on: a) trusting my intuition. b) completely disregarding the pessimistic naysayers who are almost always just guessing. Yesterday solidified both such tenets. After a five day+ apocalyptic rainstorm that soaked the […]
5 Ski Resorts for Varied Abilities
Finding a ski resort that appeals to everyone can oftentimes be difficult. The choices are much simpler when everyone in the group is at a similar skill level, but there are a good number of resorts that have something for everyone — from bunny hills to the steep and deep and everything in between. The resorts […]
DIY Ski and Snowboard Tuning Shop: The Essentials
Having a well-tuned pair of skis or snowboard is one of those things that seem to get overlooked at least once a year — who wants to wait a half hour on your first day of the season while your skis/board are being tuned and the snow is taunting you. And even if you get […]
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