Tag: equipment

• Snow Skiing Gear for kids

  To rent or not to rent, that's the common question for parents of skiing kids. Kids learn best on modern gear, but as they outgrow it each year, replacement costs get pricy.

• Summer ways to stay in Snow Skiing shape

  If you're a planner, you may already be preparing for the ski season. Maybe you're choosing where to take a winter ski vacation, or are already shopping for ski gear.

• Telemarking: a rising trend – Snow Skiing

  At downhill ski resorts, there's a new sport on the mountain: telemarking. And it's growing fast. Snowsports Skiing America (an industry trade group) reports that the sport is expanding much ...

• Softer Ski Boots – A New Trend

  There's a new trend in the downhill ski-gear market: Soft Boots. These boots are made with a combination of plastic, cloth and leather materials. They are designed to be warmer, more ...

• How often should you wax your downhill snow skis?

  It's a good idea to get your downhill skis waxed (and tuned) before every ski season. Skis perform best with well-waxed bases. After a warm summer in storage, ski bases get dried out.

• Skijoring: Skiing Sports for Dog Lovers – Snow Skiing

  Skijoring: a sport in which a harnessed dog pulls a cross-country skier down trails. This unusual off-shoot of snow skiing combines the fun of skiing with the enthusiastic energy of dogs. It is, ...