Skiing fresh untracked powder is one the most sublime experiences a skier can enjoy. Yet it can also be a daunting experience that can be frustrating for an experienced intermediate skier who has yet to attempt powder. I’ve seen and spoken to many a skier new to powder coming away from their experience either fearing…
Previously using a pair of Fritschi Diamir Experience, there were things I liked and did not like about that binding. I loved that it was so easy to go into and out of touring mode. Compared to my fellow skiers with Marker Duke and Baron bindings, I could switch to touring mode with a flick…
Continuing on from the last post, while I’m an advocate of intermediate/ advanced skiers not teaching beginners how to ski, there are experiences you can share with them regarding equipment. Skiing is a fairly equipment intensive sport and all of it can seem rather daunting to a novice. Guide them with the use and care…
If you’ve ever been to a dance or yoga studio, you’ll notice there’s always a wall covered with mirrors. Now besides catering to the narcissist inside all of us, the mirrors serve as instruments of feedback and self-correction. The guy might actually feels like he’s doing what the instructor is doing, till he looks in…
OK, let’s take a break from skills, strategies and concepts. The brain and body can only absorb so much. Let’s hurt something else. Our wallets. Equipment is something that we all can change relatively easily. Compression clothing really does help a skier. I don’t pretend to understand how it truly works but it does. With…
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