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Jans Experts high-five after an amazing ski run at Deer Valley Resort.

Reading Time: 6 minutesThere’s nothing better than getting off the chairlift and seeing an expansive mountain view. You look at the resort signs to see today’s open runs. […]

Expert Info center How-To Ski Shop

Ski Goggle Care

by Cassandra Ali
Published October 17, 2025
Jans Expert skis the deep powder and gets a full face shot at Deer Valley Resort.

Reading Time: 5 minutesWaterproof, breathable outerwear has come a long way in recent years. Look in any gear store and you can choose from a variety of clothing […]

Expert Info center Ski Shop Technology Explained

Waterproof and Breathability Ratings Explained

by Cassandra Ali
Published October 15, 2025
Jans Experts in brightly colored ski jackets laugh with one another at Deer Valley Resort.

Reading Time: 4 minutesWashing your ski outerwear is important, especially when dirt and oil are visible in the face fabric. Washing keeps your clothing looking like new and […]

Clothing Expert Info center How-To Ski Shop

How to Wash Ski Outerwear

by Cassandra Ali
Published October 9, 2025
Jans Expert skis through powder during a snowstorm

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhether you’re going across the country or internationally, packing ski gear for a trip is no small task. Skiing is a gear-intensive sport so traveling […]

Expert Info center How-To Ski Shop

How to Pack Ski Gear

by Cassandra Ali
Published October 8, 2025
Jans Expert waxes some skis at Rennstall

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhether it is pre-season or end-of-season, practicing proper ski gear maintenance will improve your equipment’s lifespan, performance, and safety. Our seasonal ski maintenance checklist covers […]

Adventure Expert Info center Ski Shop

Seasonal Ski Maintenance Checklist

by Cassandra Ali
Published October 3, 2025
Jans Expert loads a specialized bike into the back of a truck on a sunny day in front of the Jans Bike shop entrance.

Reading Time: 4 minutesUnlike skis, snowshoes, and hiking boots, mountain bikes can be a particularly cumbersome item to travel with. Their shape, size, and weight make them difficult […]

Bike Shop How-To Mountain Biking

Traveling with your bike

by Calindra Revier
Published October 1, 2025
Jans Expert examines her tackle box in the bed of a pickup.

Reading Time: 3 minutesThese are our fly fishing Experts’ top tips for choosing and using your fly fishing gear. BUYING YOUR FIRST ROD AND REEL First, choose a […]

Expert Info center Fly Fishing Fly Shop

Fly Fishing Gear Tips

by Cassandra Ali
Published September 30, 2025
Jans Expert and two dogs backpack the Amethyst Lake trail with an impressive mountain ridgeline in the background.

Reading Time: 2 minutesA backpack can be your best friend or worst enemy on the trail. It is your lifeline to shelter, food and water and it is […]

Expert Info center How-To Mtn Active

How to Choose a Backpack

by Cassandra Ali
Published September 30, 2025
Jans Expert rolls up an inflatable sleeping pad to secure onto her backpack.

Reading Time: 3 minutesThere are some important factors you should consider when deciding on a sleeping pad. Weight, where you plan on taking it, comfort, and insulation are […]

Adventure Expert Info center How-To Mtn Active

How to Choose a Sleeping Pad

by Cassandra Ali
Published September 30, 2025
A camping stove is set up with a pot and kettle with desert landscape in the background.

Reading Time: 3 minutesChoosing the right camping food for your trip is a skill that you can hone through experience. The type of camping or activity you’re doing […]

Expert Info center How-To Mtn Active

How to Choose Camping Food

by Cassandra Ali
Published September 29, 2025
Jans Expert lays out a sleeping bag in her tent while out in the backcountry.

Reading Time: 6 minutesA quality sleeping bag is a critical component for any overnight expedition gear list. With so many bags to choose from, sifting through the options […]

Expert Info center How-To Mtn Active Technology Explained

How to Choose a Sleeping Bag

by Cassandra Ali
Published September 29, 2025
Bins of canister fuel used for backcountry stoves.

Reading Time: 2 minutesCanister style camp stoves are convenient, easy to use, and a popular choice for many backpackers. They are fueled by single-use gas cylinders filled with […]

Expert Info center How-To Mtn Active

How to Recycle Camp Fuel Canisters

by Cassandra Ali
Published September 29, 2025

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